Shillong, Jan 12: The two-day cabinet retreat chaired by Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma at Sohra concluded on Saturday.
The two-day cabinet retreat was divided into different thematic sessions, wherein senior government officials presented the challenges and strategies to overcome it and push growth and development in the state.
The cabinet retreat, first of its kind, gave an opportunity to all departments to be at a common platform in the presence of all cabinet ministers, and chart out a roadmap for Meghalaya’s growth – Vision 2032.
The marathon sessions focused on growth in the social and infrastructure sector as well as discussed challenges that needed a synergistic approach, particularly in education and health.
The key performance indicators, which have been identified by departments, will be part of the larger goal for the government to work to further address the concerns and push growth and development in the state.
The Chief Minister has directed departments to work in close coordination and collaboration to achieve different milestones.
The discussion of the retreat will be part of the actionable and target-based interventions that the government has set to ensure that Meghalaya becomes the top 10 states in the country.
The retreat was attended by cabinet ministers, senior government officials, and Deputy Commissioners.
In his concluding remark, the chief minister called the retreat fruitful and an eye-opener.
“This has been a fruitful session, and I am optimistic about our roadmap moving forward. The key takeaway from this exercise is the need for clear and defined actionable and achievable targets, along with regular follow-ups to ensure implementation of schemes, programs, and projects”, he added.
He also urged departments to adopt a targeted, time-bound approach to implement set goals effectively.
He also urged officers, and cabinet ministers to do regular field visits and connect with the public.
“Field visits provide invaluable insights that cannot be gained through reports alone. This on-ground interaction is crucial to understanding real needs and challenges”, he stated.
The chief minister also asked the Deputy Commissioners to replicate a similar program at the district level with their respective teams. Chief Secretary D P Wahlang said that the retreat gave departments to share knowledge and information, which will facilitate better coordination and communication.
Lauding the chief minister for conceptualizing the retreat, Wahlang said, “It is a good learning experience and an eye opener. This is perhaps the first such program in the country, which should be brought to the attention of the Prime Minister”.
