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SCEP Meghalaya, Shillong (2026)

30/09/2026

The latest science on Early Childhood Development is reshaping how we understand parenting. Research now shows that when a child is born, parents are also transformed.

Neuroscientist Dr. Susana Carmona describes Matrescence as the profound neurological changes a mother's brain undergoes during pregnancy and early motherhood, preparing her to nurture and respond to her child's needs.

Biological anthropologist Dr. Lee Gettler has shown that fathers also experience Patrescence, with hormonal and behavioural changes that strengthen emotional bonding and encourage active caregiving.

Adding to this, developmental cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Vicky Leong explains Synchrony, where responsive interactions such as eye contact, facial expressions and shared attention create a neurological connection between parent and child, supporting language, emotional regulation and healthy brain development.

Together, these discoveries reinforce a powerful message: Early Childhood Development is not only about raising children. It is about supporting parents and strengthening the relationships that shape a child's future.

25/08/2026

Every child deserves the best possible start in life.

The latest NFHS 2023-24 highlights encouraging improvements in childhood immunisation, nutrition, and preventive healthcare across Meghalaya. These gains are part of a broader effort to strengthen maternal and child health through coordinated investments in healthcare systems, frontline workers, and community-based interventions.

Initiatives such as the Rescue Mission, the Chief Minister's Safe Motherhood Scheme (CMSMS), Transit Homes, the strengthening of Maternal and Child Health Hospitals, and the expansion of Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) are helping ensure that mothers and newborns receive timely, quality care, especially in remote and hard-to-reach areas.

These collective efforts have contributed to a significant reduction in infant mortality while improving access to essential health services across the state. As Meghalaya continues to strengthen its healthcare ecosystem, the focus remains on ensuring that every mother and every child has the opportunity to survive, grow, and thrive.

Source: National Family Health Survey (NFHS) 2019-21 and NFHS 2023-24.

19/08/2026

The Additional Chief Secretary and Development Commissioner, Shri Sampath Kumar, IAS, Government of Meghalaya, visited Mawdiangdiang and Diengpasoh, East Khasi Hills, to review key human development initiatives under the Human Development Leadership Programme (HDLP). The visit brought together community members, frontline workers, Self Help Groups (SHGs), Village Organisations (VOs), Village Health Councils (VHCs), and health officials to strengthen coordination between communities and the health system.

The visit began with an interactive Life Cycle session at the Anganwadi Centre in Mawdiangdiang, where discussions focused on early childhood brain development, exclusive breastfeeding, child nutrition, birth spacing, and the importance of investing in children from pregnancy through adulthood. Through participatory discussions, community members reflected on the shared responsibility of families and communities in supporting healthy child development.

During HDLP household visits, families shared how sustained counselling by ASHAs, health workers, and doctors helped address misconceptions around immunisation and build confidence in the health system. Conversations also highlighted the importance of birth spacing, shared parenting responsibilities, regular attendance at Anganwadi Centres, and women's participation in Self Help Groups.

At Diengpasoh PHC, the Additional Chief Secretary inspected the health facility and chaired a sector review meeting on maternal and child health indicators, institutional deliveries, antenatal care, immunisation, anaemia, maternal and infant deaths, and first trimester ANC registration. Discussions also focused on strengthening collaboration with Traditional Birth Attendants, improving counselling for pregnant women and families, increasing male participation in family health, and reinforcing the implementation of the Chief Minister's Safe Motherhood Scheme (CMSMS).

The visit concluded with a meeting of Village Organisations and Village Health Councils, where discussions focused on improving awareness of government schemes, strengthening coordination between communities and health facilities, sustaining Vulnerability Reduction Funds, and supporting vulnerable families through community-led initiatives. The meeting reinforced the important role of local institutions in improving health outcomes and ensuring timely access to care.

31/07/2026

The Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Meghalaya, Shri Sampath Kumar, IAS, conducted a review visit to Civil Hospital Jowai, Ialong and the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Hospital, Panaliar, West Jaintia Hills, on 30 July 2026 to assess infrastructure, service delivery and operational challenges.

During the visit, the Additional Chief Secretary toured various wards and departments of both hospitals, interacting with healthcare workers and hospital administrators. Key issues and operational challenges were reviewed, with discussions focused on strengthening infrastructure, expanding healthcare capacity, addressing human resource gaps and improving the quality of services.

The review also included a proposal to upgrade the MCH Hospital from a 100-bedded to a 200-bedded facility to better meet the growing healthcare needs of the region.

The visit reaffirms the Government of Meghalaya's continued commitment to strengthening public healthcare institutions and improving access to quality healthcare across the state.

24/07/2026

Stunting is one of the most important indicators of child wellbeing and human development.

The latest NFHS 2023-24 data shows that Meghalaya has reduced the prevalence of stunting among children under five from 46.5% to 36.8% reflecting important progress in improving nutrition outcomes across the state.

This progress has been supported by sustained investments in maternal and child nutrition, the Meghalaya Early Childhood Development Mission, ICDS services, Mission 1000 Days, and the efforts of thousands of Anganwadi Workers and frontline health workers across communities.

While the numbers are moving in the right direction, the work is far from over.

Ensuring that every child receives adequate nutrition during the first 1,000 days of life remains one of the most effective investments Meghalaya can make for its future.

Source: National Family Health Survey (NFHS) 2019-21 and 2023-24.

07/07/2026

As climate change and the increasing impacts of El Niño continue to pose significant challenges to water security, agriculture and livelihoods, Meghalaya is strengthening its preparedness through collaborative, science-based and community-led action.

The Workshop on Meghalaya's Preparedness for El Niño brought together government departments, technical experts and district officials to deliberate on practical strategies for enhancing the state's climate resilience. Discussions focused on strengthening water security through natural farming, spring rejuvenation, watershed conservation, check dams, improved water storage and greater convergence across departments.

The workshop highlighted that improving soil health, maintaining year-round green cover, conserving forests and protecting springs are critical to increasing water retention, reducing the impacts of droughts and erratic rainfall, and enhancing the resilience of communities. These nature-based solutions will play an increasingly important role as Meghalaya adapts to the long-term impacts of climate change.

Protecting Meghalaya's water security will require collective action. Through community participation, scientific planning and sustained investment in spring rejuvenation and watershed conservation, the state is laying the foundation for a more climate-resilient future. Safeguarding every spring today means securing water, livelihoods and healthy ecosystems for generations to come.

02/07/2026

Strengthening Maternal and Child Health through Field Engagement and Coordinated Action

As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen maternal and child healthcare services across Meghalaya, Shri. Sampath Kumar, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Meghalaya, conducted review visits to Maternal & Child Health Hospital, Tura in West Garo Hills and Williamnagar Civil Hospital in East Garo Hills to assess service delivery, infrastructure, and key health outcomes.

The reviews focused on strengthening neonatal care, maternal health services, diagnostic facilities, blood bank services, hospital infrastructure, referral mechanisms, and the capacity of frontline healthcare systems. Discussions also identified priority actions to improve early registration of pregnancies, management of high-risk cases, institutional deliveries, and community-based support mechanisms.

During the visit to Maternal & Child Health Hospital, Tura, an interaction with a young mother highlighted the importance of convergence in service delivery. Through coordinated efforts involving the District Administration and community institutions, the beneficiary was linked to appropriate healthcare services, financial assistance through the Village Organisation, and enrolment into a Self Help Group, enabling access to both healthcare and social support services.

The district reviews also highlighted encouraging progress across key maternal and child health indicators, including improvements in institutional deliveries, antenatal care coverage, and immunisation, while identifying priority areas for continued monitoring and targeted interventions.

These field reviews reinforce the Government of Meghalaya's commitment to strengthening health systems through regular field monitoring, interdepartmental coordination, and responsive governance to ensure quality healthcare reaches every mother and child across the state.

16/06/2026

Strategic Discussion Workshops held in Shillong and Tura brought together officers and staff from across the Forest & Environment Department to collectively shape the future of forest governance in Meghalaya.

Organized by the Forest & Environment Department in collaboration with the State Capability Enhancement Project (SCEP)/Meghalaya Government Innovation Lab (GIL) and anchored by Professor Aroon P. Manoharan of Suffolk University, the workshops provided a platform for strategic reflection, cross-functional collaboration, and solution-oriented dialogue.

Participants explored key issues including biodiversity conservation, climate change adaptation, human-wildlife conflict, forest encroachment, community participation, institutional capacity, and the adoption of technology for improved forest management.

Through interactive exercises, group discussions, and visioning sessions, participants identified strategic priorities and actionable goals to strengthen conservation outcomes, enhance service delivery, and build a more responsive, resilient, and future-ready department committed to safeguarding Meghalaya’s rich natural heritage.

11/06/2026

Building partnerships for a greener, more resilient Meghalaya.

The State Rural Employment Society (SRES), in collaboration with the State Capability Enhancement Project (SCEP) Earthbanc and Earthtree Enviro Private Limited, convened a consultative workshop to explore collaborative opportunities for strengthening Natural Resource Management (NRM) under VB-G RAM-G.

Bringing together government officials, district and block-level functionaries, technical experts, and development practitioners, the workshop served as a platform to exchange knowledge, understand existing implementation systems, and identify pathways for convergence between community-led development programmes and innovative technical solutions.

Key discussions focused on landscape restoration, afforestation, soil and water conservation, fire and grazing management, digital Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) systems, GIS services, drone-enabled monitoring, and carbon financing opportunities. Participants also examined ways to strengthen reporting mechanisms, build field-level capacities, improve accountability, and enhance the long-term sustainability of NRM interventions.

The workshop concluded with a shared commitment to pilot technology-enabled restoration initiatives, strengthen collaboration across departments and institutions, and work towards scalable solutions that support sustainable livelihoods, climate resilience, and ecosystem restoration across Meghalaya.

Together, we are laying the foundation for stronger communities, healthier landscapes, and a more sustainable future for Meghalaya.

29/05/2026

Strong communities are built through empowered local leadership and active community participation.

The CM Headman Fellowship is a grassroots initiative designed to strengthen village governance and community-driven development across Meghalaya. By equipping Rangbah Shnongs, faith leaders, and SHG members with leadership skills, problem-solving tools, and practical knowledge, the fellowship aims to create stronger connections between communities and local development efforts.

Fellows play an important role in mobilising communities, improving awareness and participation, supporting health and nutrition programmes, and identifying local challenges that require collective action. Through regular engagement and community-led planning, they help encourage solutions that are inclusive, sustainable, and rooted in local needs.

As part of the initiative, fellows also receive a grant of ₹10,000 to support local community initiatives and grassroots action. These grants help communities address local priorities, encourage participation, and implement small but meaningful interventions that can create lasting impact at the village level.

The CM Headman Fellowship reflects the power of a bottom-up approach, where local leadership, community voices, and collective action come together to build stronger, more resilient villages across Meghalaya.

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