Shillong: Students from across Meghalaya attended the SPARK Meghalaya State Summit ’26 in Tura on Friday.The School Programmes for Articulation, Resilience and Kindness (SPARK) summit was organised by the state education department and attended by CM Conrad K Sangma as chief guest.Addressing the students, Sangma recalled last year’s summit in Shillong and said he had suggested holding this year’s event in Tura.“The reason is that youngsters need to share and experience the true richness of the state – its diversity, cultures, language, land, beauty, food and music. The journey and stay are part of the experience they will carry forever,” Sangma said.“The summit is giving an opportunity for youth to interact, meet and understand different cultures and flavours of the people,” he said.He told the participants that the programme aimed to build confidence, instil values, foster friendships and help create better human beings.“This programme is at the heart of promoting talent and giving confidence to say ‘I will try’,” he said.Sangma called the youth the “greatest strength” of the state and said govt must channel their energy productively.He cited the Meghalaya Grassroots Music Project, saying 8,000 artists were earning through more than 20,000 performances with govt support, including shows in Japan and Germany.
