Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma of Meghalaya was present at the SPARK Summit 2025 on Friday, which took place at the District Auditorium in Tura. During the summit, the Department of Education, Government of Meghalaya, under Samagra Shiksha, celebrated a year of achievements under the SPARK Program (School Programmes in Articulation, Resilience, and Kindness).
Other dignitaries in attendance included Jagdish Chelani, Deputy Commissioner, West Garo Hills; Swapnil Tembe, Secretary, Education and Director of School Education & Literacy and State Project Director, SEMAM-SSA; and H. M. Shangpliang, Advisor to the Government of Meghalaya, Department of Education. The Chief Minister underlined in his speech that the main goals of education are not just academic success but also the development of students’ personalities, self-esteem, and life skills.
The SPARK initiative has significantly transformed young minds through interventions in communication, soft skills, positive thinking, and kindness. It equips students with vital skills for future challenges, improving behavior, confidence, and academic engagement. The initiative has broken inhibitions, improved speaking abilities, and developed critical thinking. Teachers and school leaders are urged to lead by example and inspire students to adopt these principles.
