The Department of Sports and Youth Affairs, Government of Meghalaya organized an interactive session on the Meghalaya State Youth Policy at the State Convention Centre in the city today.

The Chief Minister also stated that the policy reflects the government’s objectives and the youth’s interest and also incorporates various aspects including sports, education and entrepreneurship among others. He also took the occasion to encourage the youth to give their ideas and suggestions to the government through emails, letters and various other platforms.

Commissioner& Secretary, Sports and Youth Affairs Department, Dr. Vijay Kumar D during his presentation said that Meghalaya is amongst the top states in the country with a large youth population and with 65% of the population of the state being under 35 years of age, the need for a Youth Policy is eminent, he also stated. He also said that the policy will act as a forum for training and skilling the youth of the state.