Shillong, April 1: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Wednesday attended the Meghalaya IT Awards 2026 held in Shillong, where meritorious students from across the state were honoured for their academic excellence and perseverance.
Taking to microblogging site X, Sangma wrote, “Glad to attend the Meghalaya IT Awards 2026 in Shillong, celebrating our meritorious students. Congratulations to all awardees for their dedication and perseverance.”
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The event celebrated the achievements of students from different educational boards and highlighted the importance of nurturing young talent.
On the occasion, the Chief Minister distributed laptops to 203 outstanding students from MBOSE, CBSE, and ICSE boards as part of the state government’s initiative to promote digital learning and empower youth.
“Delighted to distribute laptops to 203 outstanding students from across MBOSE, CBSE, and ICSE boards. This affirms our commitment to digital empowerment and supporting young minds to achieve their dreams”, he added.
Sangma further congratulated the awardees and encouraged them to remain dedicated to their goals.
He also urged young minds to follow their passions, work hard, and contribute positively to society and the state in the years to come, emphasizing the role of education in building a brighter future.
“Encourage our young minds to keep following their passion, work hard, and give back to their community and their state in the future”, Sangma said.
