- Recognised for its outstanding contribution to promoting education and empowering the younger generation in the Khasi community

Guwahati, 30 October (HS): The North East Tribal Education Committee has selected Meghalaya-based educational organisation Seng Khasi (KMIE) for the prestigious Krishna Chandra Gandhi Award 2026 in recognition of its outstanding contribution to promoting education and the academic advancement of the younger generation in the Khasi community. North East Tribal Education Committee Vice-President Sanchiram Payeng announced in a press conference on Friday.

The award will be presented at a programme scheduled to be held on October 31 at the College of Post Graduate Studies in Agricultural Sciences (CPGSAS), Umiam, Meghalaya.

Providing details, North East Tribal Education Committee Vice-President Sanchiram Payeng said the organisation had been selected for its longstanding efforts to spread educational awareness and expand access to education among the younger generation of the Khasi community.

He said Seng Khasi has been actively working in the field of education since 1899 and has made significant contributions towards strengthening the educational foundation of Khasi society.

The programme will be attended by Vidya Bharati North East Region Organising Secretary Dr Pawan Tiwari, Regional Secretary Jagadindra Raychoudhury, North East Tribal Education Committee Vice-President Sanchiram Payeng and Sishu Shiksha Samiti, Assam President Kulendra Kumar Bhagawati.

The Krishna Chandra Gandhi Award has been instituted by the North East Tribal Education Committee to recognise individuals and organisations making exceptional contributions to society and education. The award has been presented annually since 2007.

Since last year, the committee has particularly focused on recognising organisations working consistently to promote education and bring about educational advancement in remote and tribal areas.

The award is dedicated to the ideals, commitment and vision of late Krishna Chandra Gandhi, whose life was devoted to taking education to the remote and difficult-to-access regions of Northeast India.

Inspired by his ideals, the committee recognises institutions that contribute to the overall development of society and the nation through education.

Appreciating Seng Khasi's longstanding contribution, the committee expressed confidence that the organisation would continue its dedicated efforts towards the educational and social development of the Khasi community and the wider Northeast region.------------

Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash