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Conrad K. Sangma inaugurating a science program for Loyola boy’s hostel at Loyola College in Williamnagar, East Garo Hills.[/caption]
Dimapur, July 29 (EMN): Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Saturday inaugurated the Science Stream of the prestigious Loyola College, Williamnagar in presence of Williamnagar MLA Marcuise Marak and Bishop of Tura Rt. Rev. Andrew R. Marak and laid the foundation for Loyola Boy’s Hostel. This was stated in a press statement received here on Sunday.
“Education is very important for me and my government and we have to do a lot. We are according top priority to ensure better educational facilities in the state and have embarked on a mission to finalise the education policy for the state,” he said. He enlightened the gathering on one of the important agenda of late Purno Agitok
Sangma, who always dreamt for a better future for the students of Meghalaya.
“I am very happy that Loyola College Williamnagar is creating infrastructure for the welfare of the student community of Garo Hills in particular and Meghalaya.
Loyola has provided a platform for the growth and development of education sector in the region, which is very important for a progressive society,” he said, while lauding Loyola College for initiating intervention for growth of education in the region.
He urged the students to develop competitive spirit and strive for excellence.
“Education has been a priority for us and we have budgeted close to 2000 cr. All these year, almost 90 percent funds were spent for administrative purposes, while only 10 per cent for development of infrastructure.
“The science programme of Loyola is a significant step towards science education in Garo Hills with a plan for research in higher secondary, undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. It has been the expressed desire of the people of this land to have a science stream in Loyola to promote scientific knowledge and temper in students.
Loyola promotes Mathematics, the queen of science that cuts across all the streams of science. The inauguration of the Science programme of Loyola by the chief minister is the beginning of a research mission”, Fr. Sunny added.
