CM Conrad K Sangma honours teachers’ contributions and launches the CM IMPACT Program

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaSeptember 5, 2024

State Level Teachers’ Day was celebrated here today at U Soso Tham Auditorium which was graced by the Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma, as the Chief Guest and Minister, Education, Rakkam A Sangma, as the Guest of Honour.

In his address, Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma, expressing his gratitude and respect to the teachers of the state said, “We are here to honour you and thank you for the great dedication, sacrifices and contributions you make to ensure that the future of our children and the state is secure and bright.”

The Chief Minister referring to a famous quote that underlines the importance of cultivating people when the vison it for eternity, said that cultivating people is done by teachers who equip the students with knowledge, wisdom and education. “It is the thousands of teachers in the state who is cultivating our future generation and the vision for our state, and the government will leave no stone unturned to improve the overall education sector,” he said.

He also said that there is a need to have a positive and healthy competition among schools at the district levels. “Schools based on certain criteria and not only just on results can be awarded and they can in turn share their best practices with other schools creating a positive environment where they support each other.” He also said that exchange programs between different schools across different districts can foster understanding of cultures besides giving them exposure to the world outside their own environment. The Chief Minister also highlighted the necessity of including local languages up to the fifth class to promote local languages.

He also reminded of the need to collectively promote the goal of education and said, “The government has been very focused and we remain committed to improving education with making investments in education addressing infrastructure issues, modernizing and streamlining curricula and teachers training for their professional development but this is an ecosystem where every stakeholder, the teachers, the parents, the students, the government and the officials have a role to play.”

The Chief Minister in his concluding remarks urged the teachers to be driven by purpose to build responsible, wise and conscious citizens.

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Earlier, the Chief Minister also launched the CM IMPACT program. To address the issue of low pass percentages in Meghalaya’s SSLC exams, the Chief Minister has initiated a campaign titled the Chief Minister’s Initiative to Maximize Pass Achievement and Classroom Triumph or CM IMPACT. This initiative will provide comprehensive support to students, teachers, schools, parents, and districts to enhance SSLC outcomes.

Key components of CM IMPACT include the free distribution of guidebooks for students, professional development support for teachers, additional guidebooks for teachers, targeted assistance for underperforming schools, parental involvement, and district-level oversight.

As part of this initiative guidebooks for teachers were distributed free of cost to all teachers of Class 10 students regardless of whether they are from private or government schools.

The Chief Minister and the dignitaries also launched the Curio Bee’s Learning Box, a Teaching Learning Materials for developing Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) skills for classes Nursery to 3, Aged from 3-9 years and also launched the Science Discovery Kit, an Experiential Science Kit for young inventors from classes 6 to 8. Booklets by SSA/DERT and PM POSHAN were also released during the occasion.

The State Awards 2024 to teachers for their distinguished and meritorious service were also given by the Chief Guest and the dignitaries. Fourteen teachers from different districts were felicitated and awarded during the occasion. Under the Special Awards 2024, the District School Education Officer, East Khasi Hills, Shillong awarded Cathrene Nongrum, Assistant Teacher, School & Centre for the Hearing Handicapped Children, Shillong.

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A number of song and dance performances by students of various schools were among the major attractions of the day. Chief Secretary, D P Wahlang, Commissioner & Secretary, Education, Vijay Kumar Mantri, Advisor, Education, H M Shangpliang and Director, DSEL, Swapnil Tembe were among the distinguished audience present.

Here is the list of Awardees

State Awards 2024

East Khasi Hills, Shillong

1. Dr. Careen E. G. Marbaniang, B.Sc, M.Ed, Assistant Teacher, Mawkhar Christian Higher Secondary School, Shillong.
2. Shri Wallamkupar Lyngrah, B.A., Assistant Teacher, Mawsiatkhnam Presbyterian U.P. School (SSA).

West Khasi Hills, Nongstoin

1. Shri Nearest Newyear Lyngdoh, B.A., B.Ed., Headmaster, Mawlieh Govt. U.P. School.

South West Khasi Hills, Mawkyrwat

1. Shri Phimlandstar Thongni, B.A., Headmaster, Nongtynniaw Deficit U.P. School.

Eastern West Khasi Hills, Mairang

1. Shri Manoranjan Baruah, M.Sc, Assistant Teacher, St. Thomas Higher Secondary School, Mairang.

West Jaintia Hills, Jowai

1. Shri Ohiwot Laloo, B.A., Assistant Teacher (LSS), Govt. Girls’ Higher Secondary School, Jowai.

East Jaintia Hills, Khliehriat

1. Heipor Uni Bang, M.Sc (Botany), Headmaster, KB Memorial Secondary School, Wapung.

Ri Bhoi District, Nongpoh

1. Padam Chettri, B.Com., B.Ed., Assistant Teacher, Nehru Memorial Secondary School, Umsning.

East Garo Hills, Williamnagar

1. Smt. Eldrina Ch. Momin, B.A., B.Ed., Assistant Teacher, Rongrenggiri Govt. Higher Secondary School.

North Garo Hills, Resubelpara

1. Shri Prodipson Sangma, HSSLC, Assistant Teacher, Wage Asi Govt. L.P. School.

West Garo Hills, Tura

1. Shri Subrata Sen, B.Sc., B.Ed., Assistant Teacher, Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Tura.
2. Shri Miman M. Sangma, B.A., Head Teacher, Balsrigittim L.P. School, Tura.

South West Garo Hills, Ampati

1. Shri Plansing Ch. Momin, SSLC, Headmaster, Adugre Govt. L.P. School.

South Garo Hills, Baghmara

1. Smt. Cleritha M. Sangma, B.A., B.Ed., Vice Principal, Capt. Williamson Memorial Govt. Secondary School.

District Awards

East Khasi Hills, Shillong

• Secondary Level
  Shri Raynold Basaiawmoit, B.Sc (Hon), B.Ed., Assistant Teacher, Gorkha Secondary School, 3rd Mile, Upper Shillong.
• Upper Primary Level
  Smt. Ribhalin Khongrymmai, B.A., Head Teacher, Ryngud S.S.A. Upper Primary School.
• Lower Primary Level
  Shri Deverlin Rani, B.A. (Honours), M.Ed., Head Teacher, Nongwah Govt. L.P. School.

West Khasi Hills, Nongstoin

• Secondary Level
  Smt. Beauty Luella Nongsiej, M.A., B.Ed., Assistant Teacher, Anderson Higher Secondary School, Upper New Nongstoin.
• Upper Primary Level
  Smt. Banetdella Nongphud, B.A., D.El.Ed., Headmistress, United Christian U.P. School, Umsaw.
• Lower Primary Level
  Shri G. Ningstar Marthong, B.A., BTC, Head Teacher, Mawlangkhar Govt. L.P. School.

South West Khasi Hills, Mawkyrwat

• Secondary Level
  Smt. Batrity Pakyntein, M.A., B.Ed., Assistant Teacher, Maharam Govt. Higher Secondary School.
• Upper Primary Level
  Shri Angol Thongni, B.Sc., Assistant Teacher, Sharak Rit Deficit U.P. School, Nongkynbah.
• Lower Primary Level
  Shri Sengman A. Sangma, HSSLC, Assistant Teacher, Upper Umsih Govt. L.P. School.

Eastern West Khasi Hills, Mairang

• Secondary Level
  Sr. Cecilia Kujur, B.A., B.Ed., Vice Principal, St. Thomas Higher Secondary School, Mairang.
• Upper Primary Level
  Sr. Syrpailin Kurkalang, M.A., B.Ed., Headmistress, Rosario U.P. School, Kynrud.
• Lower Primary Level
  Smt. Sintisha L. Nonglait, HSSLC, Head Teacher, Nongthymmai Govt. L.P. School.

West Jaintia Hills, Jowai

• Secondary Level
  Smt. Diamond Paswet, M.A., Assistant Lecturer, Govt. Boys Higher Secondary School, Jowai.
• Upper Primary Level
  Shri Emperor Gassah, B.A., Headmaster, Trangblang Govt. U.P. School.
• Lower Primary Level
  Shri Pratap Singh Khonglah, B.A., Head Teacher, S.R. Manner Govt. L.P. School, Sohkha.

East Jaintia Hills, Khliehriat

• Secondary Level
  Smt. Leinimeda Wahlang, M.A., B.Ed., Headmistress, Sutnga Presbyterian Higher Secondary School.
• Upper Primary Level
  Smt. Pdianghun Phyrngap, M.A., D.L.Ed., Headmistress, Jalaphet U.P. School, Jalaphet.
• Lower Primary Level
  Smt. Thiang Suchiang, HSSLC, Assistant Teacher, Bataw Nein Govt. L.P. School, Bataw.

Ri Bhoi District, Nongpoh

• Secondary Level
  Shri Sukanta Bhattacharjee, M.A., M.Phil (Education), Assistant Lecturer, St. Michael’s Higher Secondary School, Umsning.
• Upper Primary Level
  Smti. Ristrolian Nongrum, B.A., B.Ed., Assistant Teacher, Nehru Memorial Secondary School, Umsning.
• Lower Primary Level
  Smti. Mary Magdalin Lamo, B.A., Assistant Teacher, St. Jude L.P. School, Umpher, Byrnihat.

East Garo Hills, Williamnagar

• Secondary Level
  Shri Aswini Kumar Sarma, B.Sc., M.A., B.Ed., Headmaster, Rongrenggiri Model Deficit Secondary School.
• Upper Primary Level
  Shri Kennedy G. Momin, P.U. Passed, Assistant Teacher, Nongchram Deficit U.P. School, Rongjeng.
• Lower Primary Level
  Shri Pidingson B. Marak, P.U. (Arts), Head Teacher, Dawa Nengkatokgre Govt. L.P. School.

North Garo Hills, Resubelpara

• Secondary Level
  Shri Manoranjan Biswas, B.A., B.Ed., Assistant Teacher, Resu Union Secondary School.
• Upper Primary Level
  Shri Ringrang M. Sangma, M.A., B.Ed., Head Teacher, Mendima Deficit U.P. School.
• Lower Primary Level
  Shri Glizer K. Marak, B.A., Head Teacher, Songmegap Govt. L.P. School.

West Garo Hills, Tura

• Secondary Level
  Fr. Biju Paul, B.A., B.Ed., Headmaster, Sacred Heart Deficit Secondary School, Dalu.
• Upper Primary Level
  Shri Utpal Kr. Laha, B.Sc., M.A., B.Ed., Headmaster, Shyamnagar Govt. U.P. School.
• Lower Primary Level
  Shri Alithson G. Momin, Assistant Teacher, Ampanggre Govt. L.P. School.

South West Garo Hills, Ampati

• Secondary Level
  Shri Sanjib A. Sangma, B.A., B.Ed., Assistant Teacher, Boldamgre Deficit Secondary School.
• Upper Primary Level
  Shri Grebingham B. Sangma, P.U., Headmaster, Ampati Deficit U.P. School.
• Lower Primary Level
  Md. Jahan Miah, HSSLC, Headmaster, Kukumua Govt. L.P. School.

South Garo Hills, Baghmara

• Secondary Level
  Smt. Quiline M. Sangma, M.A., Principal, Rangku Memorial Girls Deficit Secondary School.
• Upper Primary Level
  Shri Phurison N. Sangma, B.A., B.Ed., Headmaster, Chokpot Govt. U.P. School.
• Lower Primary Level
  Shri Sothine G. Momin, B.A., Headmaster, Namchap Govt. L.P. School.