Shillong, Mar 15: Chief Minister, Conrad K. Sangma urged the youth of the State to look for opportunities not only within the State but also beyond it by taking advantage of the rich resources that the region has to offer.
Addressing the Regional Colloquium at Pastoral Centre, here organized by CBCI office for Tribal Affairs in collaboration with North East Office for Tribal Affairs, Chief Minister stated that most of the tribal areas in the country are economically backward and neglected.
However, with social media penetration, the mindset of the people is changing for the better, he observed.
The Chief Minister said that the youth of the region have the potential to compete and must think beyond reservation and strive hard to achieve their goals.
“Our Government’s commitment is to accord more thrust on the youth sector and required policies to address the issues and challenges are being worked out to ensure that our youth are productiveâ€, he said.
Referring to the theme of the colloquium “Tribals towards Unity, Equity and Sustainable Development with Human Rights Approachesâ€, the Chief Minister said that the theme was close to his political belief and ideology, and assured all support from the Government in addressing issues concerning the welfare of tribals.
Expressing concern over the challenges and issues related to development and welfare of tribals, Conrad said, “Our people are very simple and committed. Many think that we are not enterprising but if we are given an opportunity, we are equally talented and enterprisingâ€.
“Through entrepreneurship activities, the tribal society can be uplifted. Our Government is committed and will work closely with like-minded organizations to ensure that there is productive growth in Meghalayaâ€, he added.
