Shillong MP meets college principals, calls them custodians of knowledge

SHILLONG, Sep 24: Shillong MP Ricky AJ Syngkon has emphasised that college principals are the custodians of knowledge and the architects of future generations.
Speaking at the annual general meeting of the Meghalaya College Principals’ Council (MCPC) held at Synod College on Tuesday, Syngkon expressed deep admiration for their relentless efforts to maintain the highest standards of education in the State.
According to Syngkon, college principals are not merely administrators but transformational leaders, fostering a supportive and collaborative environment that promotes learning.
He stressed that no institution can succeed in isolation, advocating for the sharing of ideas, best practices, and collaboration between institutions to strengthen educational frameworks. He also encouraged colleges to cultivate a culture of innovation, explore interdisciplinary studies, and form research collaborations and partnerships with industries and other educational institutions.
Meanwhile, Commissioner and Secretary in charge of Education, Vijay Kumar Mantri, assured the gathering that the government would work closely with NEHU and the Ministry of Human Resource Development to resolve various issues, allowing colleges to focus on providing the best education to students.
MCPC president, Prof Eureka P Lyngdoh, in her presidential address, highlighted the challenges colleges face in implementing the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
On this occasion, the MCPC also felicitated five retired principals, including former St. Edmund’s College principal Sylvanus Lamare, former College of Teacher Education principal Meena A Sangma, former Ri -Bhoi College principal Skhem Sing Roy Bamon, and two former principals of Shillong Commerce College, Joshua Massar and Sabita Sen.
In addition, the MCPC recognised several colleges for their NAAC accreditation, including Shillong College, Lady Keane College, Union Christian College, Jaintia Eastern College, Sngap Sing College, Mendipathar College, Sankardev College, Synod College, and Nongtalang College.