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Education
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma Announces ₹30 Lakh Grant to Mawkyllei College
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 17 Oct 2026, 07:46 PM
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Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has pledged a financial assistance of ₹30 lakh to Mawkyllei College in Meghalaya, aiming to support its development.
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma announced a direct financial grant of ₹30 lakh to Mawkyllei College during a press briefing in Shillong. The aid is intended to strengthen the college's infrastructure and academic resources, addressing long‑standing funding gaps.
The state government said the funds will be transferred to the college's accounts within the next week, enabling immediate commencement of planned renovation and equipment upgrades. Officials highlighted that the support aligns with Meghalaya's broader effort to improve higher‑education standards across the region.
Stakeholders, including college administrators and local students, welcomed the announcement, noting that the infusion of resources could enhance learning facilities and attract qualified faculty. The CM reiterated the government's commitment to investing in education as a cornerstone of the state's development agenda.
The state government said the funds will be transferred to the college's accounts within the next week, enabling immediate commencement of planned renovation and equipment upgrades. Officials highlighted that the support aligns with Meghalaya's broader effort to improve higher‑education standards across the region.
Stakeholders, including college administrators and local students, welcomed the announcement, noting that the infusion of resources could enhance learning facilities and attract qualified faculty. The CM reiterated the government's commitment to investing in education as a cornerstone of the state's development agenda.