Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has challenged the youth to harness science and technology for solving societal issues, emphasizing innovation and entrepreneurship as key drivers of progress. Speaking at the National Science Day 2025 celebration and the Digital Planetarium inauguration at NEHU Tura campus, Sangma highlighted the need to cultivate young minds to address real-world problems. “Pose a challenge to our youth to come up with solutions to different problems,” he urged, citing irrigation challenges as an area where sensor-based and solar-powered technologies could revolutionize farming.
The Chief Minister proposed greater incentives for students in science and mathematics, including high-value competitions to encourage innovation. “If a young mind wants to develop an idea that benefits society, the government should fund prototype development and provide support,” he added. He underscored Meghalaya’s youth-centric approach, noting that over 50% of the state’s population is below 20 years. The government has invested in youth-driven sectors, including sports and music, through initiatives like the Meghalaya Grassroot Music Project (MGMP), which has benefitted over 3,000 artists with ₹18 crore in funding.
Aligning with the National Education Policy (NEP), Sangma announced plans to introduce science streams and multidisciplinary courses in all government colleges and higher secondary schools.During the event, the CM interacted with young innovators showcasing traffic management models, solar-powered flood alarms, ambulance passage solutions, and advanced road safety signals.
