Archive · 8 Dec 2025
Meghalaya First Northeast State to Prioritize Mental Well-being
Meghalaya, a state in Northeast India, has become the first in the region to make mental well-being an important part of its government work.
The Chief Minister, Conrad Sangma, said they have fully followed the law that helps people with disabilities.
They have also made special rules and policies to support these people.
The state has a big network that helps people with disabilities in all its districts.
Many buildings and websites have been made easy to use for them.
There are also special scholarships and services like physiotherapy and speech therapy.
The government has even started a music project with musicians who have disabilities.
They also made a song to support people with disabilities and helped some of them start their own businesses.
The Chief Minister said they want to make sure that everyone in Meghalaya has the chance to achieve their dreams.
Meghalaya is the first Northeast state to embed mental well-being in its governance approach.
The state has fully implemented the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act and related rules.
Over 70% of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) have UDID cards, with 32,000 PwDs identified.
58 merit-based scholarships are awarded annually, benefiting 370 students.
41 government buildings and 84 government websites have been made accessible for PwDs.
- Who
- Chief Minister Conrad Sangma and the Government of Meghalaya
- What
- Embedded mental well-being in governance and implemented various initiatives for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs)
- When
- Announced on Wednesday, International Day of Persons with Disabilities
- Where
- Meghalaya, Northeast India
- Why
- To uplift and empower PwDs, ensuring their rights and dignity
- State
- Meghalaya
- Initiative
- Embedding mental well-being in governance
- Act Implemented
- Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act
- UDID Coverage
- 70%
- PwDs with Identity Cards
- 32,000
- Merit-based Scholarships
- 58 awarded annually
- Accessible Government Buildings
- 41
- Accessible Government Websites
- 84