Shillong: Meghalaya legislators and senior officials are in the United Kingdom to study governance and economic policy. The eight-day leadership program runs from November 7 to 14. It spans across London and Cambridge. Speaker Thomas A Sangma leads the group. He met with Lord Uday Nagaraju at the UK Parliament on November 9.
The delegation includes Deputy Speaker Limison D Sangma, Chief Whip Celestine Lyngdoh, and numerous ministers and legislators. Chief Secretary Shakil P Ahammed and Additional Chief Secretary Sampath Kumar represent the administration. Partners for the visit include the Meghalaya Legislative Research Fellowship Project, Jesus College, and the London School of Economics.
The schedule tackles urgent issues. Topics range from digital infrastructure to ethical decision-making. The group heads to the Houses of Parliament on November 11. They will observe Prime Minister’s Questions. They will also attend a policy dialogue on early childhood development at the House of Lords.
Sessions at Cambridge focus on crisis management and economic prosperity. Two specific sessions target the home state. Dr. Antara Halder leads a talk on democratizing the economy of Meghalaya. Professor Ronald Heifetz will guide discussions on adaptive leadership for growth.
The trip aims to bridge global practices with local needs. “The challenge will be to adapt relevant international experiences to Meghalaya’s own social, economic and institutional realities, particularly in areas such as economic growth, public service delivery, environmental sustainability and strengthening democratic institutions.” The program concludes with a formal farewell and certificate presentation at Jesus College.
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