MECDM
Meghalaya Early Childhood
Development Mission
Nurturing Meghalaya's Future Generations
The First 1000 Days Matter

Nurturing Meghalaya's Future Generations

Join the mission to provide every child in Meghalaya with the best start in life through integrated health, nutrition, and early education.

Combating Stunting, Building Strength
Health & Nutrition First

Combating Stunting, Building Strength

Ensuring universal access to nutritious food, regular growth monitoring, and essential health services for a healthier, stronger Meghalaya.

Foundations of Life

Supporting every child's journey with care, nutrition, and education at every critical stage.

Pregnancy

Pregnancy

Antenatal Care

0 - 3 Years

0 - 3 Years

First 1000 Days

3 - 6 Years

3 - 6 Years

Preschool Learning

6 - 8 Years

6 - 8 Years

School Readiness

What is MECDM?

The Meghalaya Early Childhood Development Mission is a multi-sectoral convergence mission to reduce poverty and inter-generational gaps by investing in the early years. We bring together Health, Social Welfare, Education, and Community departments.

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Our Approach

Four Pillars of the Mission

A converged approach to holistic child development.

Health

Universal coverage of essential health services for mothers and children.

Nutrition

Addressing stunting & wasting via supplementary nutrition programs.

Education

Play-based learning in vibrant, upgraded Anganwadi Centres.

Safety

Creating safe, protective, and nurturing environments for every child.

Mission Updates

Live from X (Twitter)

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MECDM Meghalaya@mecdm_meghalaya2h

Great to see the turnout at today's VHSND in West Garo Hills! Ensuring every mother and child gets the care they need. #PoshanMaah #MECDM

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Our district coordinators meeting concluded with a roadmap for the next quarter. Focus on 100% immunization coverage is our top priority.

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MECDM Meghalaya@conradsangma1d

Investing in early childhood is investing in the future of our state. The ECD Mission is a key priority for Meghalaya. #EarlyYearsMatter

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MECDM Meghalaya@mecdm_meghalaya2d

Did you know? 90% of brain development happens before age 5. Let's give our children the best start.

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ECD Happens Everywhere

Creating enabling environments across all spheres of a child's life.

Home Environment
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Home Environment

📍 Family & Caregivers

Empowering parents with knowledge on nutrition, stimulation, and responsive caregiving.

Anganwadi Centres
4.9

Anganwadi Centres

📍 Early Learning Hubs

Transforming centres into vibrant spaces for play-based learning and growth monitoring.

Community Level
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Community Level

📍 Village Councils

Mobilizing VHCs and SHGs to take ownership of child development goals.

Our Targets

Mission Impact Goals

Driving measurable change in the lives of Meghalaya's children through strategic interventions.

Eradicate Stunting

Targeted reduction in stunting and malnutrition among children under 6 through the Rescue Mission and supplementary nutrition.

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Universal ECCE

100% enrollment in preschool education with upgraded Anganwadi infrastructure and play-based learning materials.

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Community Action

Empowering 100% of Village Health Councils (VHCs) to actively monitor and support mother and child health services.

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Clients and Collaborators

We work with global leaders and local changemakers to build a sustainable future for our children.

World Health Organization
World Bank Group
UNICEF
Government of India
GIZ
Save the Children
Asian Development Bank
UNESCO
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Latest Updates

New Policy Launched for Meghalaya Tourism
AnnouncementJan 12, 2025

New Policy Launched for Meghalaya Tourism

The government has announced a new policy focusing on sustainable tourism and local empowerment.

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State-level training for CDPOs concluded
NewsOct 15, 2024

State-level training for CDPOs concluded

Focusing on the new ECCE curriculum framework implementation.

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Recruitment for District Coordinators
VacancyOct 05, 2024

Recruitment for District Coordinators

Apply now to join the mission for better community support.

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