Archive · 8 Dec 2025

Meghalaya First Northeast State to Prioritize Mental Well-being

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.

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