Shillong, Dec 12: Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma on Friday visited Shillong Medical College at the old Pasteur Institure, Lawmali, Shillong and interacted with the first batch of students of the medical college. Also present during the occasion was Minister, Health & Family Welfare, Wailadmiki Shylla and senior officials from the health department and the college.
Speaking during the occasion, Chief Minister expressed happiness and satisfaction in being able to meet and interact with the first batch of students and added the Shillong Medical College is a very important institution for the state of Meghalaya. “I was hoping this institution will be inaugurated by the Prime Minister soon but while we are awaiting the formal inauguration I did not want to wait to meet the faculty and the students,” he said.
He said the Shillong Medical College had been a very challenging project for the state and expressed gratitude to the former Health & Family Welfare Minister, Ampareen Lyngdoh and the officials of the health department who were driven by passion and dedication to give shape to the college. “While we still do have many challenges ahead of us and things that needed to be done we remain steadfast in our commitments,” he said.
“I also thank the in service doctors who have chosen to be a part of the medical college and also for their expertise and guidance,” he said. Talking to the students he said that it was a historic moment as they would be remembered as the first batch of Shillong Medical College adding, “You will also most importantly, lay the standards for future students and there is a great expectation from all of you.” He also urged the students not be discouraged in the face of challenges and said, “When a new thing is started there are always challenges but I assure you we are here to support you”.
Later he had a brief interactive session with the students and the faculty who shared their experiences.
