Shillong: Education Minister Lahkmen Rymbui says students must learn Khasi and Garo to heal the state’s communal divide. He spoke Wednesday at the foundation and graduation ceremony for Sankardev College. The government recently introduced basic books for both languages in classrooms to build local harmony.
Rymbui confirmed the state is still fighting to get Khasi and Garo into the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution. He stated: "The new language-learning initiative would go a long way in bridging the gap between the major communities in the state."
The Minister also warned graduates against relying on state jobs. About 60,000 young people enter the local workforce every year. The government cannot employ everyone. Rymbui urged students to pick up practical skills and chase entrepreneurship instead.
Sankardev College launched on September 2, 1962. It started as an evening school under Gauhati University before moving to North Eastern Hill University. The school now holds 1,200 students, 70 faculty members, and 20 departments. It currently teaches everything from German language to electrician training.
The ceremony honored 84 undergraduate and 27 postgraduate students. The college also released its magazine, Academia, and a new soil study from the Botany and Environmental Science departments. The day finished with cultural acts and a look back at the school’s history.
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