Shillong: South West Garo Hills officials held the Block Level Chief Minister’s Youth Engagement Program 2026 this Tuesday. The event took place at the Multi Facility Centre within the Zikzak C&RD Block. It operated under the theme, "Young Meghalaya, Shaping Tomorrow."
The District Sports Office organized the gathering. Students from various local schools showed off their skills. Participants competed in folk dance, science and technology, poetry, story writing, quiz, declamation, painting, flute, guitar, and talent show events.
Zikzak Block Development Officer TK Marak attended the program. He observed the students as they performed. The event highlighted the "changa sapanirangko" or talents of the local youth.
Updated at 10th September 2026 at 6:00am
A separate installment of the Chief Minister’s Youth Engagement Program took place at the Lumshnong Community Hall in East Jaintia Hills. The two-day event aimed to build leadership and discipline among local teens. Organizers included the district sports officer and the Lumshnong block development officer.
Students from various schools swept the competition, with Star Public School taking top honors in quiz, one-act play, folk dance, and girls' tug-of-war. Rikutjingmut Surong claimed dual victories in guitar and flute, while Baleisha Dkhar finished first in declamation. Other winning entries included a folk song performance by Divine Word Secondary School, a science exhibition display from the Khaddum Hmar Students Association, and a solo talent win for Mary Nunthangmawi. Winners received cash prizes during the closing session.
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