Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Saturday hailed the inclusion of Khasi and Garo languages in the CBSE R3 framework as a significant breakthrough for the State’s education sector, describing the Centre’s intervention as a decisive step towards protecting Meghalaya’s linguistic and cultural identity within the national academic structure.
Expressing gratitude to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, the Chief Minister said, “On behalf of the people of Meghalaya, I express heartfelt gratitude to Hon’ble Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Ji for his swift intervention in enabling the inclusion of Khasi and Garo languages in the CBSE R3 framework.”
He further stated, “This important step will benefit students, ease challenges for schools, support language teachers, and strengthen the preservation of Meghalaya’s rich linguistic heritage.”
Calling the decision more than an administrative achievement, Sangma said, “More than a milestone, this reflects our shared commitment to an inclusive education system that respects every linguistic identity.”
