Shillong, December 20: The Chief Minister, Dr Mukul M Sangma today inaugurated the new school building of Pomlum Secondary School under the Human Capital Development programme funded by Asian Development Bank (ADB). Minister, Urban Affairs etc and local MLA, R V Lyngdoh was also present during the inauguration as the Guest of Honour.
Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister, Dr Mukul M Sangma expressing happiness at having completed the building before the stipulated timeline hoped that the school will be a premiere and much sought after institution in the area in the years to come. “It is pleasure in being able to respond to the people particularly the most vulnerable sections of the society,” he said. He hoped that the school with the new building will help render better education to the people of Mylliem block.
The Chief Minister also informed that Mylliem block before it was restructured was the biggest block in Meghalaya. “The government has initiated lots of programmes but because of the big size of some of the blocks in the state implementing those programmes was really difficult,” he added. He further informed that with the creation of new blocks better focus and undivided attention can be given by the government to all areas.
Dr Sangma also said that the Human Capital Development programme is aimed at improving secondary education and vocational training in Meghalaya. “The programme will not only improve and build infrastructures but will upgrade teaching and learning in secondary and higher secondary schools, improve technical and vocational education, upscale the skill of teachers by training and provide digital learning aids to students.
He also added that providing vocational and technical education is important to be imparted to students he informed that 45,000 youth will be given skill development training and education to empower them to be skilled work force thus enhancing their employability in various sectors besides generating sustainable livelihood opportunities.
During the occasion the government notification for Mylliem C & RD was read out by BDO, Mylliem C & RD Block, P T Passah. The Chief Minister also unveiled the plaque for the newly re-organised Mylliem C & RD Block during the function.
Among others who spoke during the inauguration were Minister and Local MLA, R V Lyngdoh, the Syiem of Hima Mylliem and the Secretary of the School Managing Committee.
