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SCEP Meghalaya, Shillong (2026)

16/04/2026

In East Khasi Hills District, the CM Headman Fellowship continues to strengthen last-mile healthcare delivery through grounded community engagement and systems alignment.

The visit began at the Transit Home of Khrang PHC, where a resident mother’s experience highlighted the importance of safe spaces that ensure consistent nutrition and access to maternal care—especially for those from remote areas.

At the Khrang Community Hall, the Three Pillars of the Health Tour—Maternal Health, Infant Health, and Adult Male Health—were shared with the community, setting the stage for meaningful dialogue.

Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) revealed deeply rooted cultural beliefs and practices around pregnancy, childbirth, and child care. These insights underscored the importance of designing interventions that are culturally sensitive, while addressing misconceptions that may impact health outcomes.

At Swer PHC, engagements with frontline workers and community members reinforced the role of primary healthcare systems in bridging access gaps and ensuring continuity of care.

The visit concluded at the Block Office, aligning grassroots learnings with administrative priorities—strengthening convergence, accountability, and sustained impact through the CM Headman Fellowship.

14/04/2026

Field visits at Laitdom PHC and across Mairang Block, Eastern West Khasi Hills District, marked an important step in rolling out the CM Headmen Fellowship (CMHF).

Encouragingly, discussions highlighted significant progress in reducing maternal deaths and improvements in institutional deliveries, with more families choosing safer, facility-based care.

At U Tirot Sing Memorial Hospital, the impact of strengthened healthcare systems was evident, with the newly open NICU successfully saving 70 newborns, underscoring the importance of timely access to quality care.

Bringing together headmen, faith leaders, SHGs, and frontline workers, the initiative places communities at the centre of improving human development outcomes.

With continued focus on the first 1000 days, early screening, and community awareness, CMHF aims to sustain these gains and ensure healthier mothers and children across the region.

10/04/2026

Over 6-7 April 2026, at the Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad, the Leadership Convening on Early Childhood Development (ECD) brought together senior government leaders, policy practitioners, researchers, and development partners from about 10 states in India, for two days of reflection, exchange, and shared learning on why investing in the early years is critical to building human capital and strengthening long-term development outcomes.

Co-convened by the Government Innovation Lab (GIL), Government of Meghalaya, and the Bharti Institute of Public Policy (BIPP), Indian School of Business, with support from the Van Leer Foundation, the convening created a valuable platform to connect the science of early childhood development with leadership, systems thinking, and public action.

Through plenaries, dialogue, and collaborative sessions, participants explored how states and institutions can work across sectors to create stronger nurturing environments for young children and families. What emerged was not only rich discussion, but also a deeper collective resolve to take this agenda forward with purpose, partnership, and commitment.

21/03/2025

On March 19, 2025, the Block Human Development Team (BHDT) of Wapung Block, East Jaintia Hills conducted home visits under the Meghalaya Human Development Leadership Programme (HDLP)—an initiative to empower communities and enhance governance at the grassroots level.

🏡 Why Field Engagement Matters?
✔️ Community meetings revealed key challenges—malnutrition, maternal health gaps, and education dropouts.
✔️ Household visits provided deeper insights beyond frontline data, uncovering hidden vulnerabilities.
✔️ Multi-sectoral collaboration strengthened problem-solving through joint action.

HDLP is not just a policy—it’s governance in action. By building leadership at every level, from block officials to communities, the programme ensures that solutions come from those closest to the problem.

11/03/2025

In yet another step towards strengthening state capability for Early Childhood Education (ECE), the Government of Meghalaya, as part of its ongoing state capability building initiative, has signed an MoU with Kalike Trust.

This collaboration aims to:
✅ Enhance capacity of educators & frontline workers
✅ Improve curriculum & play-based learning
✅ Establish resource centers for continuous learning

The MoU was signed in the presence of: Shri Sampath Kumar, IAS, Principal Secretary & Development Commissioner, CEO - MECDM; Shri Vijay Kumar Mantri, IAS, Commissioner & Secretary, Education Department and Mr. D Shivakumar, Executive Director, Kalike.

This is another key milestone in Meghalaya’s journey to improve early learning and human development outcomes! ✨

03/03/2025

Watch how a community came together to transform Aanganwadi centers into vibrant, child-friendly spaces!

In this video, we take you inside a three-day workshop in West Garo Hills, Meghalaya, where the Meghalaya ECD Mission and Vinyas Society worked alongside engineers, supervisors, and community members to make early learning spaces safer and more engaging.

✔️ New play-based learning areas
✔️ Nutri-gardens & revamped kitchens
✔️ Solving water access challenges
✔️ Using sustainable materials like bamboo & repurposed plastic

Watch the transformation unfold! Follow for more.

27/02/2025

Transforming Aanganwadi Centers into Holistic Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centers!

As part of Meghalaya State Capability Enhancement Project (SCEP)'s Human Capital Centric Development Model aimed at building a strong human capital, a three-day hands-on workshop in redefining child-friendly infrastructure, ensuring that early learning spaces are safe, engaging, and functional for young minds.
This initiative between the Meghalaya Early Childhood Development (ECD) Mission and Vinyas Society focuses on improving the Use Efficiency Ratio (UER) of all spaces, making every corner of an Aanganwadi center purposeful and accessible.

CDPOs, Assistant Project Officer (APO), Block Technical Assistant (BTA), Lady supervisors, ASHA and AWW of various blocks were part of the three-day workshop in Tura.

From planning to ex*****on, this initiatives ensures to create interactive, age-appropriate environments where children can learn and thrive.

Swipe to see the gradual transformation!

25/02/2025

How do we make governance work better for people?

The State Capability Enhancement Project (SCEP) is a facilitating body that works with the Meghalaya government to enhance human development outcomes through:
✅ Collaborative problem-solving—bringing departments together for better solutions
✅ Research & Data-driven decision-making—helping track progress and adapt quickly
✅ Learning from communities—ensuring policies work for people on the ground.

To put this approach into practice, the Government Innovation Lab (GIL) has been set up within the Meghalaya government to support leadership, coordination, and problem-solving across sectors.

💡The goal? Strengthening governance processes to improve human development outcomes in Meghalaya.

Swipe through to learn more & share your thoughts!

20/02/2025

Meghalaya has joined hands with faith leaders to combat substance abuse in Meghalaya. At a high-impact meeting led by Hon’ble Minister of Social Welfare, Shri Paul Lyngdoh, Principal Secretary & Development Commissioner Shri Sampath Kumar, IAS, and DREAM Mission Director Shri F.G. Kharshing, faith institutions today pledged their commitment to tackling the drug menace.

Key Announcements:
✅ ₹50 lakh allocated for awareness programs led by faith-based institutions.
✅ Dedicated 40-member Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) now fully focused on drug-related cases.
✅ Revival of Village Defence Parties (VDPs) with increased financial aid & resources.
✅ Multi-stakeholder approach involving faith leaders, community representatives & govt agencies.

20/02/2025

Meghalaya today forged a strategic partnership with Van Leer Foundation (VLF) to enhance Early Childhood Development (ECD). The signing was held between the Principal Secretary & Development Commissioner, Mr. Sampath Kumar, IAS and Ms. Rushda Majeed, Chief Program Officer, Van Leer Foundation- The Hague.

From nutrition innovations like egg inclusion in SNP to community-driven initiatives for tackling stunting, this partnership is aimed at reshaping child development outcomes to unleash the full potential of children. This is a step at This landmark partnership will revolutionizing governance by positioning ECD as a key driver of human capital-centric economic growth.

14/02/2025

With an aim to enhance data systems, foster innovation and drive efficient policy implementation, the Government of Meghalaya has signed an MoU with Institute for Financial Management and Research (IFMR), a 50-year old not-for-profit society focused on education and research.

The agreement, signed by Dr Sampath Kumar, Principal Secretary & Development Commissioner, Government of Meghalaya and Mr. Kapil Viswanathan, President, IFMR, builds on Meghalaya’s pioneering initiatives in data-driven governance and underscores the importance of evidence-based policy making.

On February 12th, 2025, IFMR and Krea University hosted Synergy 2025, their annual flagship event, bringing together academics, policymakers, and industry leaders to develop data-driven solutions for India's developmental challenges.

As part of the panel discussion, Meghalaya’s Principal Secretary presented insights and lessons from Meghalaya’s State Capability Building exercise to improve human development goals. The event focused on advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and strengthening governance mechanisms.

30/01/2025

As part of the government's efforts to enhance rural development, Principal Secretary, C&RD Department, Shri Sampath Kumar, IAS, engaged with VEC functionaries and Cluster Level Federations (CLFs) in Baghmara Block, followed by a site visit to Mikpak Balsrigittim to assess the progress of MGNREGA and PMAY-G projects. The visit included discussions with job card holders, SHG members, ASHA workers, and other key stakeholders to address challenges and strengthen community-driven initiatives.

The government has taken decisive steps to improve healthcare infrastructure and community welfare. Key interventions included:

✔ Healthcare Infrastructure & Workforce Development: Expanding labor room capacity, repairing facilities, and addressing staff shortages.
✔ Maternal & Child Health Initiatives: Distributing IFA tablets, strengthening early childhood development programs, and promoting nutritional awareness.
✔ Community-Led Development: Enhancing the role of VECs and SHGs in economic growth, governance, and local infrastructure projects.
✔ Infrastructure Enhancements: Addressing drainage and waterlogging issues, operationalizing the OT and Psychiatry department, and constructing a transit home.

These measures reflect the government’s commitment to strengthening public health systems and empowering local communities.

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