Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Students Get First-Hand Lesson in Governance
Students in Meghalaya visited a government office to learn how administration works.
The visits were part of a program called “A Day at DC Office.”
They saw different sections where officials handle applications and public services.
They met the deputy commissioner and other officers.
The officials explained their jobs and answered questions.
Students also asked about government work and careers in public service.
The program helps them understand how government decisions affect daily life.
One teacher suggested that schools offer short courses about artificial intelligence.
The goal is to teach students about governance through real experience, not only textbooks.
East Khasi Hills administration launched the “A Day at DC Office” initiative for district school students.
Students visited Deputy Commissioner Abhilash Baranwal’s office on July 29 and August 12.
They toured the Public Facilitation Centre, Certificate Branch, Political Branch and disaster-management authority.
Officials explained government work, civil-service responsibilities and how public services are delivered.
The initiative aims to increase students’ interest in civic affairs; a teacher also suggested short artificial-intelligence courses.
- Who
- Students from Government Boys Higher Secondary School and Government Girls Higher Secondary School, along with Deputy Commissioner Abhilash Baranwal and other officials.
- What
- The East Khasi Hills administration hosted school visits to the deputy commissioner’s office under its “A Day at DC Office” initiative.
- When
- Visits took place on July 29 and August 12; the report was published on August 30.
- Where
- The Deputy Commissioner’s office in Shillong, Meghalaya.
- Why
- To give students direct exposure to governance, public-service delivery and civic responsibilities.
- Initiative
- “A Day at DC Office”
- Organiser
- East Khasi Hills administration
- First visit
- July 29
- Second visit
- August 12
- Students visited
- Government Boys Higher Secondary School and Government Girls Higher Secondary School
- Office sections toured
- Public Facilitation Centre, Certificate Branch, Political Branch and District Disaster Management Authority
- Additional suggestion
- A teacher proposed short artificial-intelligence courses for students