Shillong, Feb 13: The Directorate of Employment & Craftsmen Training under the Department of Labour, Employment & Skill Development has announced the results of the North East Regional Skill Competition 2026, with Meghalaya’s participants delivering an impressive performance at the regional level.
A total of 22 students from Meghalaya took part in the five-day competition held in Guwahati from January 18 to January 22, where they competed across 12 skill categories.
The competition featured events in Automobile Technology, Electrical Installations, Cooking, Beauty Therapy, Fashion Technology, Digital Interactive Media, Graphic Design Technology, Carpentry, Floristry, Cloud Computing, Restaurant Service and Bakery.
According to official information, several students from the state secured top honours in the prestigious event. Dashemphang Thongni won a gold medal in Carpentry, while Hamebansan Lawriniang clinched gold in Digital Interactive Media. Silver medals were awarded to John Maring in Automobile Technology and Deicy Swer in Graphic Design Technology. Kyrshan Paliar secured a bronze medal in Graphic Design Technology.
In addition to the medal winners, several participants were conferred the Medallion of Excellence for their commendable performances. The recipients include Anisha Ch Marak (Cooking), Larisuk Sohtun (Restaurant Service), Ilarisha Matlang (Restaurant Service), Malvareen Umsong (Bakery), and Fredickson K. Mawrie (Electrical Installations).
Officials stated that the strong showing by Meghalaya’s participants reflects the growing skill potential and competitiveness of the state’s youth at the regional level.
