Addressing a gathering in Sohra, Sangma admitted that the education system in Meghalaya has become complicated due to deep-rooted systemic issues. Despite substantial financial investment over the years, he said these hurdles have prevented the state from achieving the quality of education it envisions.

The Chief Minister stated that the government has already begun initiatives to streamline the sector, including rationalisation of schools and restructuring administrative frameworks. These steps, he said, are expected to bring gradual but meaningful improvements.

Sangma stressed that all educational decisions must be centred around students. He urged teachers, school authorities, and managing committees to ensure that every policy or action prioritises the needs of children rather than institutional or administrative convenience.

The remarks were made during the inauguration of the Ramakrishna Mission College in Sohra—the first college established by the Mission in the Northeast—affiliated to Captain Williamson Sangma State University. The event saw the presence of Sohra MLA Gavin Mylliem, Shella MLA Balajied Kupar Synrem, and Swami Achyuteshananda, Trustee of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission.

Appreciating the Mission’s long-standing contribution to education, Sangma highlighted its role in shaping disciplined, empathetic, and value-driven students. He emphasised that building strong human capital is the most important investment any government can make.

Sangma also assured that infrastructure challenges faced by Mission-run schools—including poor road connectivity, inadequate electricity supply, and water shortages—will be taken up individually and resolved.

He thanked the Ramakrishna Mission for its dedication and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to working jointly to provide quality education to children and youth across Meghalaya.

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The project, directed by Guni Manchikanti and produced by Chitralayam Studios, engaged nearly 2,000 local workers across production-related departments — including set construction, art teams, transport, sound, extras, logistics and catering. Officials say no previous project has involved such a large local workforce in Meghalaya’s creative sector.

Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma said the film demonstrates the State’s production capability and the success of the Tourism Policy. He highlighted that “100 per cent of the shots took place right here in Meghalaya” and noted the participation of “close to 2000 of our youths.” He expressed confidence that many more national-level productions will now choose Meghalaya “as a very popular destination.”

Producer Venu Donepudi called the support experience “great,” adding that completing a film “of this scale” in about 25 days “is going to be a record in itself.” He confirmed a Khasi-language release and invited the Chief Minister to attend the national premiere in Hyderabad.

The milestone aligns with Meghalaya Vision 2032, which identifies tourism and the creative economy as primary economic growth drivers. The Film Tourism Policy provides subsidies of up to ₹1 crore or 25% of production costs for the first ten films, along with incentives tied to local hiring and regional-language content.

As Baa Baa Black Sheep heads to post-production, it is being viewed as a landmark achievement that positions Meghalaya as a rising destination for large-scale film production and film-led tourism.

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