Shillong: The Meghalaya Early Childhood Development (ECD) Mission has received the Gold SKOCH Award in the Early Childhood Development category at the 108th SKOCH Summit Public Policy Forum held in New Delhi.
The award recognises Meghalaya’s efforts in developing a state-wide model for early childhood development through collaboration between multiple departments and organisations.
The Mission was selected following a national-level evaluation process that began in March 2026. The assessment included project presentations, public voting, expert reviews, documentation, photographs, videos and impact assessments.
Led by the Department of Social Welfare, the Meghalaya ECD Mission brings together the Health Department, Community and Rural Development Department, Education Department, development partners, faith-based organisations, community institutions and frontline workers to improve services for young children.
According to the Mission, the SKOCH jury acknowledged Meghalaya’s focus on nutrition, early learning, responsive caregiving, behaviour change and community participation. Initiatives such as engagement with faith-based organisations, integration of ECD activities with Self-Help Groups, the Music and Movement Programme, and efforts to promote gender equality and social inclusion were highlighted during the evaluation.
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Officials said the award reflects the state’s commitment to improving care, nutrition, protection and learning opportunities for children during their early years.
The final presentation before the SKOCH jury was made by a Meghalaya ECD Mission team comprising Chief Operating Officer Ronald Kynta, Programme Manager Nayna Warjri and Civil Engineer Meaibor Hiam Roy M. Pdah.
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