#AspireMeghalaya #AspireMeghalayaTalent #SouthWestKhasiHillsDistrict There are few experiences in life that can be as riveting and inspiring as #Dance. As Mebanpynbiang Marbaniang of Presbyterian Secondary School, Mawlangwir, #Mawkyrwat expresses himself through the art form, we can’t help but be fascinated by both his gift and courage to share it with the world. When provided with a nurturing environment to explore their innate talents, young tribal boys and girls develop the confidence in their capabilities, as well as their ability to improve to their maximum potential. Aspire Meghalaya seeks to encourage the identification and honing of young talent across the state through modules that instil self-awareness, self-worth and self-belief to pursue goals inspired by passion. Aspire Meghalaya is India’s First Soft Skills and #Talent Identification Programme for #TribalYouth sponsored by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs through the Department of Arts and Culture, Government of Meghalaya, under the leadership of the Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Conrad K Sangma. Since its inception, over 9,000 youth have discovered a new world of #SoftSkills & #LifeCoaching led by the #LifeCoaches from @avenues in areas spanning Personal Development, Goals, and Values, Culture & Identity, English Speaking Skills, Professionalism & Leadership. ALL OUR INTERVENTIONS ARE COVID-19 RESILIENT 1. All on-site staff members and trainers are either vaccinated or tested negative prior to the commencement of each campus programme. 2. All requisite approvals are sought from the respective District Administrations and Campus Administrations. 3. All sessions and activities are conducted with seating capacity norms followed as per protocol, adequate social distancing, wearing of masks, frequent hand/surface sanitisation, and ventilation. #GovernmentOfIndia #GovernmentOfMeghalaya #Meghalaya #SouthWestKhasiHills #SWKH

#AspireMeghalaya #AspireMeghalayaTalent #EastGaroHillsDistrict Dancing is one of the many art forms that help people express their emotions when words fail. At the heart of the Aspire Meghalaya initiative is the belief that young adults deserve the space and encouragement to express themselves through their innate talents. Under the mentorship of our #LifeCoaches from #avenuesinspires, gifted youngsters are emboldened to confidently celebrate their talent and nurture them into employable art forms that they can pursue as careers. We have been fortunate to witness talent after talent as we move from one campus to the next, and from one district to another. Here we see Juli Jebislow of Loyola College in her element and owning the moment. @aspiremeghalaya is India’s First Soft Skills and #Talent Identification Programme for #TribalYouth sponsored by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs through the Department of Arts and Culture, Government of Meghalaya, under the leadership of the Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Conrad K Sangma. Since its inception, over 9,000 youth have discovered a new world of #SoftSkills & #LifeCoaching led by the #LifeCoaches from @avenues.inspires in areas spanning Personal Development, Goals and Values, Culture & Identity, English Speaking Skills, Professionalism & Leadership. ALL OUR INTERVENTIONS ARE COVID-19 RESILIENT 1. All on-site staff members and trainers are either vaccinated or tested negative prior to the commencement of each campus programme. 2. All requisite approvals are sought from the respective District Administrations and Campus Administrations. 3. All sessions and activities are conducted with seating capacity norms followed as per protocol, adequate social distancing, wearing of masks, frequent hand/surface sanitisation and ventilation. #GovernmentOfIndia #GovernmentOfMeghalaya #Meghalaya #EastGaroHills #EGH

#AspireMeghalaya #SouthWestKhasiHillsDistrict “Talent is like electricity. We don’t understand electricity. We use it.” - Maya Angelou In every corner of the world lies a potential artist, dreaming of a safe space to discover and explore a passion. Watching George Rudy enthusiastically beatbox his heart out is a testimony of the myriad talents that walk among us but that remain untapped. Moments like these remind us that it is high time that gifts like his are recognised and given promising opportunities to hone and develop into career-worthy assets. #AspireMeghalaya encourages young tribal boys and girls to explore and showcase their innate abilities through aspiration-building sessions that inspire curiosity and celebration of talent early on in life. Aspire Meghalaya is India’s First Soft Skills and #Talent Identification Programme for #TribalYouth sponsored by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs through the Department of Arts and Culture, Government of Meghalaya, under the leadership of the Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Conrad K Sangma. Since its inception, over 9,000 youth have discovered a new world of #SoftSkills & #LifeCoaching led by the #LifeCoaches from Avenues areas spanning Personal Development, Goals and Values, Culture & Identity, English Speaking Skills, Professionalism & Leadership. ALL OUR INTERVENTIONS ARE COVID-19 RESILIENT 1. All on-site staff members and trainers are either vaccinated or tested negative prior to the commencement of each campus programme. 2. All requisite approvals are sought from the respective District Administrations and Campus Administrations. 3. All sessions and activities are conducted with seating capacity norms followed as per protocol, adequate social distancing, wearing of masks, frequent hand/surface sanitization and ventilation. #GovernmentOfIndia #GovernmentOfMeghalaya #Meghalaya #SouthWestKhasiHills #SWKH

#AspireMeghalaya #EastGaroHillsDistrict "Medicine, Law, Business, Engineering: these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love, these are what we stay alive for." - John Keating As long as we dare to dream, we can dare to do. This is perfectly captured in Elizabeth M Sangma’s work as she exhibits her talent and creativity through her beautiful sketches. With every pencil stroke, she quietly allows her instrument to dance when nobody's watching. A true artist at work. #AspireMeghalaya encourages young tribal boys and girls to explore their talents and personal aspirations. It provides a platform for them to showcase and develop their innate abilities into career worthy assets. This is achieved through #SoftSkills and #LifeCoaching interventions that encourage curiousity and self-discovery in their journey of purpose and passion. Aspire Meghalaya is India’s First #SoftSkills and #Talent Identification Programme for #TribalYouth sponsored by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs through the Department of Arts and Culture, Government of Meghalaya, under the leadership of the Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Conrad K Sangma. Since its inception, over 9,000 youth have discovered a new world of #SoftSkills & #LifeCoaching led by the #LifeCoaches from Avenues in areas spanning Personal Development, Goals and Values, Culture & Identity, English Speaking Skills, Professionalism & Leadership. ALL OUR INTERVENTIONS ARE COVID-19 RESILIENT 1. All on-site staff members and trainers are either vaccinated or tested negative prior to the commencement of each campus programme. 2. All requisite approvals are sought from the respective District Administrations and Campus Administrations. 3. All sessions and activities are conducted with seating capacity norms followed as per protocol, adequate social distancing, wearing of masks, frequent hand/surface sanitization and ventilation. #GovernmentOfIndia #GovernmentOfMeghalaya #Meghalaya #EGH

#AspireMeghalaya #WestJaintiaHillsDistrict “Genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration.” - Thomas Edison Richwellme Padu, Mantirong Myrchiang and Tushall Dkhar of Nongtalang Government Secondary School, #WestJaintiaHills District leaves us awestruck with an invention that’s pure genius. This trio of inventors perspired for 2 weeks in the heat of Nongtalang village to produce this inspired piece of #DecorativeLighting. The use of scrap materials obtained from old and discarded items such as a DVD player, Remote-controlled car, Lead Battery and LED speaks volumes of the novelty behind this unique creation. The 3 inventors from Nongtalang shared their earnest desire to work on their next projects, namely, an alarm clock and a drone! It’s safe to say that we’ve seen nothing yet of the best that these young men have to offer. Aspire Meghalaya endeavours to help young tribal boys and girls tap into their inner genius and express their originality through their innate talents and capabilities. This is achieved through #LifeCoaching interventions that encourage curious mindsets, entrepreneurial resilience and innovative spirit. Aspire Meghalaya is India’s First #SoftSkills and #Talent Identification Programme for #TribalYouth sponsored by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India through the Department of Arts and Culture, Government of Meghalaya, under the leadership of the Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Conrad K Sangma. Since its inception, over 6,000 youth have discovered a new world of #SoftSkills & #LifeCoaching led by the #LifeCoaches from @avenues.inspires in areas spanning Personal Development, Goals and Values, Culture & Identity, English Speaking Skills, Professionalism & Leadership. ALL OUR INTERVENTIONS ARE COVID-19 RESILIENT 1. All on-site staff members and trainers are either vaccinated or tested negative prior to the commencement of each campus programme. 2. All requisite approvals are sought from the respective District Administrations and Campus Administrations. 3. All sessions and activities are conducted with seating capacity norms followed as per protocol, adequate social distancing, wearing of masks, frequent hand/surface sanitisation and ventilation. #GovernmentOfIndia #GovernmentOfMeghalaya #Meghalaya #WJH

#AspireMeghalaya #RiBhoiDistrict With a #duitara in hand, Riboklang Syiem of Ri Bhoi College delighted his audience with an instrumental version of a popular Khasi folk ballad that is often sung as a ditty in local festivities. As a testament to his artistry, Ribok’s performance had his audience singing along in perfect synchronisation with the melody. ‘Ka Duitara’ is a four-stringed lute of the Khasi and Jaintia people of #Meghalaya, carved from strong wood. It has a fretless board, the hollow in its body is covered with dried animal skin and its neck holds wooden pegs that keep the strings in tune. The strings are made of 'Muga' silk or ‘Sai Muka’ and they are played using a wooden plectrum called ‘Thymbrong’. If you’re familiar with Meghalaya’s folk music history, you may remember (L) Bah Kerios Wahlang and (L) Bah Skendrowell Syiemlieh, both legendary Khasi folk artists and renowned duitara players in their time. Considered by many as a dying art form, it is extremely heartening to see young people like Ribok following in their footsteps to revive the charm of the duitara. A few colleges in the State also include traditional music in their curriculum. Up-and-coming artists from different genres are now improvising the make, tuning and playing techniques of the instrument in an effort to feature it, both as the leading melody and as an accompaniment. Aspire Meghalaya workshops attempts to bring out the best in young adults through #softskills and #lifecoaching interventions. It also provides a nurturing ground for them to celebrate their innate talents, along with unique opportunities to hone and develop them into alternate career prospects. Aspire Meghalaya is India’s First #SoftSkills and #Talent Identification Programme for #TribalYouth sponsored by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs through the Department of Arts and Culture, Government of Meghalaya, under the leadership of the Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Conrad K Sangma. Since its inception, it has impacted well over 5000 beneficiaries and aims to reach over 4000 boys and girls this year. #GovernmentOfIndia #GovernmentOfMeghalaya

#AspireMeghalaya #AspireMeghalayaTalent #RiBhoiDistrict Merilin Lyngkhoi of Christian Higher Secondary School, Nongpoh, has not only wowed us with her musical abilities, but with her quiet resolve and steadfastness. #RiLum (Land of the Hills) is a patriotic song or ‘Jingrwai ieit ri’ as they say in #Khasi, and was originally performed by one of Meghalaya’s renowned vocal artists, #CatherinePyngrope. Patriotic songs stir up a particularly special set of emotions when they’re sung by young people, because they will be the ones to lead the nation some day. To see what inspires them, inspires us, and we have every reason to believe that our country will be in safe hands. “Shisha, la bunsien ngi man tlot Ka Ri ïangi ka khot ba dei da jingminot ngin sa jop Jingdum ka wanrah ia synñia Tangba khlem don ma ka khlur kin ym paw satia ha suiñbneng” “Truly, though often we feel weary Our nation calls out to us For it’s through perseverance that we will win With darkness comes midnight But without it We wouldn’t see the stars against the sky” At a time when we are surrounded by much darkness and light is difficult to find, Merilin’s beautiful interpretation of the song fills our hearts with hope and reassurance. Aspire Meghalaya workshops attempts to bring out the best in young adults through #softskills and #lifecoaching interventions. It also provides unique opportunities and mentorship to take their talents forward and develop them into alternate career prospects. Aspire Meghalaya is India’s First #SoftSkills and #Talent Identification Programme for #TribalYouth sponsored by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs through the Department of Arts and Culture, Government of Meghalaya, under the leadership of the Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Conrad K Sangma. Since its inception, it has impacted well over 5000 beneficiaries and aims to reach over 4000 boys and girls this year. #GovernmentOfIndia #GovernmentOfMeghalaya #Meghalaya #RiBhoi

#AspireMeghalaya #AspireMeghalayaTalent #WestGaroHillsDistrict They say music has the power to heal broken hearts, to dispel evil and to inspire positivity. True or not, music definitely stirs things up! And here we have Ayammo D Sangma of Mount Dura Academy, #Tura stirring up feelings of awe and inspiration in our hearts as she presents one of the most melodic acoustic versions of Cory Asbury’s #RecklessLove that we’ve ever heard. The acoustic notes flying from her fingers and the natural vibrato of her vocals make this rendition of such a widely covered song very unique and memorable. But Ayammo makes it look so easy! In its efforts to bring due recognition and deliver much-needed support to the State’s young talent, Aspire Meghalaya provides a one-of-a-kind platform for tribal boys and girls to showcase their talents, while also equipping them with the skillsets needed to transform their abilities into prospects for growth and success. Aspire Meghalaya is India’s First #SoftSkills and #Talent Identification Programme for #TribalYouth sponsored by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs through the Department of Arts and Culture, Government of Meghalaya, under the leadership of the Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Conrad K Sangma. Since its inception, it has impacted well over 5000 beneficiaries and aims to reach over 4000 boys and girls this year. #CoryAsbury #RecklessLoveCover #GovernmentOfIndia #GovernmentOfMeghalaya #Meghalaya #WestGaroHills #WGH