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Hindustan Times
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Meghalaya minister asks MLAs, MPs to push for school infra upgradation
Shillong, With the Meghalaya government launching a massive drive to upgrade school infrastructure, Education Minister Rakkam A Sangma on Tuesday said that the state-run efforts alone are not enough and urged all 60 MLAs and two MPs to contribute to the endeavour actively. Meghalaya minister asks MLAs, MPs to push for school infra upgradation Leading by example, Sangma claimed he had renovated 45 schools in his Rongara-Siju constituency in South Garo Hills district, using ₹2 lakh per school from MLA scheme funds. "If each MLA takes care of 50 schools per year, we can make real change in infrastructure," he said, urging other public representatives, including members of district councils, to work towards meaningful development. "Let's not play the blame game. Let us preach what we practice. Instead of pointing fingers, let's come together and build," he added. Each legislator in Meghalaya receives an annual allocation of ₹2.5 crore under the MLA Local Area Development Scheme , meant for infrastructure and development work within their constituencies, officials said. These discretionary funds can be utilised for a wide range of purposes, including school repairs, water supply, rural roads, and health infrastructure, they said. Notably, the state government, under its Mission Education programme, has launched a large-scale initiative to repair and upgrade over 2,000 government schools within the next two years. This includes lower and upper primary, secondary, and higher secondary institutions. In the current year alone, an amount of ₹100 crore has been sanctioned for upgrading 200 government lower primary schools, with an additional 300 such institutes identified for future improvements, the officials said. Nearly 90 per cent of these schools have already undergone or are undergoing renovation, with around 100-200 still pending sanction, they said. In total, 1,608 schools have been taken up under the programme, with most nearing completion, one of the officials said. However, there are some schools in Mawsynram, Mylliem, and Khliehriat areas, which are still awaiting implementation, he said. Funding sources for the renovations include Samagra Shiksha, state government allocations, and contributions from the development funds of MLAs, MPs, and MDCs. Recently, ₹33.80 crore was sanctioned for the construction and renovation of 19 upper primary and secondary schools to improve classrooms, sanitation facilities, electrification and quarters, another official said. Sangma's appeal for shared responsibility is being viewed as a push for a collaborative approach to strengthen Meghalaya's school infrastructure and ensure a better learning environment for students across the state. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
News18
22-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
Meghalaya minister asks MLAs, MPs to push for school infra upgradation
Shillong, Jul 22 (PTI) With the Meghalaya government launching a massive drive to upgrade school infrastructure, Education Minister Rakkam A Sangma on Tuesday said that the state-run efforts alone are not enough and urged all 60 MLAs and two MPs to contribute to the endeavour actively. Leading by example, Sangma claimed he had renovated 45 schools in his Rongara-Siju constituency in South Garo Hills district, using Rs 2 lakh per school from MLA scheme funds. 'If each MLA takes care of 50 schools per year, we can make real change in infrastructure," he said, urging other public representatives, including members of district councils, to work towards meaningful development. 'Let's not play the blame game. Let us preach what we practice. Instead of pointing fingers, let's come together and build," he added. Each legislator in Meghalaya receives an annual allocation of Rs 2.5 crore under the MLA Local Area Development Scheme (MLA-LADS), meant for infrastructure and development work within their constituencies, officials said. These discretionary funds can be utilised for a wide range of purposes, including school repairs, water supply, rural roads, and health infrastructure, they said. Notably, the state government, under its Mission Education programme, has launched a large-scale initiative to repair and upgrade over 2,000 government schools within the next two years. In the current year alone, an amount of Rs 100 crore has been sanctioned for upgrading 200 government lower primary (LP) schools, with an additional 300 such institutes identified for future improvements, the officials said. Nearly 90 per cent of these schools have already undergone or are undergoing renovation, with around 100-200 still pending sanction, they said. In total, 1,608 schools have been taken up under the programme, with most nearing completion, one of the officials said. However, there are some schools in Mawsynram, Mylliem, and Khliehriat areas, which are still awaiting implementation, he said. Funding sources for the renovations include Samagra Shiksha, state government allocations, and contributions from the development funds of MLAs, MPs, and MDCs. Recently, Rs 33.80 crore was sanctioned for the construction and renovation of 19 upper primary and secondary schools to improve classrooms, sanitation facilities, electrification and quarters, another official said. Sangma's appeal for shared responsibility is being viewed as a push for a collaborative approach to strengthen Meghalaya's school infrastructure and ensure a better learning environment for students across the state. PTI JOP BDC view comments First Published: July 22, 2025, 11:30 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Tech glitches disrupt CUET-UG day-2 in conflict-hit J&K, Delhi
NTA likely to postpone CUET-UG 2025 examination: Sources NEW DELHI: The second day of CUET-UG, 2025 witnessed continued disruptions, as technical failures at exam centres affected more than 350 students across J&K and Delhi. The repeated setbacks have sparked serious concerns about the readiness of infrastructure supporting this critical national-level test. In J&K, the situation was further exacerbated by logistical failures. National Testing Agency (NTA), which conducts CUET-UG, confirmed cancellation of exam on May 14 at Kite Polytechnic centre in Srinagar, citing technical malfunctions. The test was also cancelled at the centre on May 13, the first day of the exam. While 76 students were unable to take the test on May 13, dozens more were affected on Wednesday. NTA said fresh dates will be announced and new admit cards will be issued to the affected candidates. However, the agency's response has done little to address the growing frustration among students and their families in the region. Allocation of CUET-UG exam centres has also sparked widespread concern in Meghalaya, with the state govt accusing NTA of failing to communicate in advance about a shortage of centres within state. This oversight resulted in many students being assigned centres outside Meghalaya — some as far as Jorhat and Dibrugarh in Assam, Mizoram, and Bengal's Kolkata — causing undue financial and logistical stress. Education minister Rakkam A Sangma urged NTA to defer the exams until additional centres, over 200 of which have already been identified and submitted to TCS for vetting, are made ready. J&K Students Association president Nasir Khuehami said he had received numerous distress calls from students unable to attend the exam. 'Many had to flee homes due to the (India-Pakistan) conflict. Some are in different states and have no way to return. Their academic future is at risk,' he said. Several students assigned centres outside the UT described the situation as unmanageable. A resident of Jammu was allotted a centre in Himachal Pradesh. 'Travelling during this period was not just unsafe—it was impossible. My whole year's effort feels wasted,' he lamented. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 3 Reasons to Plug This Into Your Home Today elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Learn More Undo Delhi students faced a different set of obstacles. Candidates at centres such as the one in Rohini reported prolonged delays, power outages, and mismanagement. A students, who reached her centre at 6:30 am, said the gates remained closed well past reporting time, and the exam began nearly 90 minutes late. 'There was no electricity, backup failed, and students were left waiting outside in the heat,' she said. Inside the examination centre, students experienced rushed verification, poor ventilation, and inadequate seating arrangements. 'One AC for 40 students — barely working,' Panghal recalled. Similar reports came from centres in Ambala in Haryana, where candidates complained of extreme heat, lack of fans, and tight security that forced many to discard personal items due to the absence of lockers.
