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Meghalaya to Get Three New Polytechnics to Boost Technical Education
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News18•08-10-2026, 20:15
Meghalaya to Get Three New Polytechnics to Boost Technical Education
- •Meghalaya Education Minister Lahkmen Rymbui announced that three new polytechnics will soon be established in the state to expand skill-based education.
- •Speaking at the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of Shillong Polytechnic, Rymbui emphasized the need for greater industry collaboration to make vocational training relevant to the modern job market.
- •Shillong Polytechnic, established in October 1965, has produced over 10,000 graduates over the past six decades who have served in senior positions.
- •The minister urged technical institutions to update their courses to keep pace with rapid technological changes, such as electric vehicles and renewable energy.
- •Rymbui suggested out-of-the-box thinking, including industry tie-ups for hands-on training and engaging industry experts, to ensure students remain employable.
Key Questions Answered
Meghalaya Education Minister Lahkmen Rymbui stated that the state currently has four polytechnics, with three additional ones expected to be established soon.
Shillong Polytechnic was established in October 1965, and it recently celebrated its Diamond Jubilee marking 60 years of operation.
The success of Shillong Polytechnic paved the way for the establishment of Jowai and Tura Polytechnics in 2001, Williamnagar Polytechnic in 2026, the Shillong Government College of Engineering in 2022, and the College of Architecture and Urban Planning in 2026.
