Northeast Desk, 3rd October: In response to the persistently low pass percentage in the state, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has unveiled the CM IMPACT programme, aimed at bolstering support for students, teachers, and parents in the Garo Hills region. The initiative was launched with the presence of Education Minister Rakkam A Sangma.
Key highlights of the CM IMPACT programme include:
• Guidebooks and App: The education department will provide guidebooks for both students and teachers, which will also be accessible through a dedicated app featuring regular updates to enhance learning resources.
• Intranet Connectivity: To improve accessibility, intranet connectivity will be established at the block level, facilitating better communication and resource sharing.During the programme’s rollout, Chief Minister Sangma distributed guidebooks to teachers and emphasized the necessity for regular meetings among stakeholders to strategize timely interventions. He acknowledged the complexity of educational challenges and stressed a systematic approach to enhance education quality and increase the pass percentage.
The Chief Minister urged teachers to:
• Analyze factors contributing to low pass rates.
• Categorize students, identify their weaknesses, and focus on targeted improvements.
• Prepare students to understand and effectively navigate examination patterns.Additionally, he announced plans for supplementary examinations to be held within two months of the secondary results announcement, allowing students to reattempt failed subjects without losing an academic year.
Education Minister Rakkam Sangma addressed the issue of ‘proxy teachers,’ urging the teaching community to recommit to their roles and leverage emerging technologies to create engaging learning environments. He highlighted the potential of Meghalaya’s 55,000-plus teachers to elevate educational standards despite challenges such as inadequate infrastructure.
The pressing need for reform is underscored by concerning statistics: the pass percentage for the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) Examination has averaged around 53% for several years, with certain districts, particularly in Garo Hills, reporting pass rates as low as 25%. Alarmingly, 36 schools have recorded a zero percent pass rate for three consecutive years, and 124 schools reported zero percent in 2024.
To address these issues, the Meghalaya Board of School Education (MBOSE) will conduct supplementary examinations within the same academic year, offering students a vital opportunity to improve their results.
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