India, April 11 -- Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Friday underscored the need for inclusive education to achieve near-universal literacy in the northeastern State.

Speaking at the 'ULLAS Fest 2026' in Shillong, Sangma said the State Government's approach to education remains rooted in inclusiveness. "We are nearing the 100 per cent literacy rate, but we have to work together as a society to bring transformation in education, while empowering all sections," he said. State Education Minister Lahkmen Rymbui said nearly two lakh people in the State remain illiterate, accounting for about eight per cent of the population.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Pioneer....