Re-imagining learning at Scale

Addressing: 'Lack of open
learning spaces in rural Meghalaya'

Addressing: 'Lack of open learning spaces in rural Meghalaya'

Centres across Meghalaya

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About the project

The Chief Minister’s Youth Centre (CMYC) Program is a flagship initiative of the Government of Meghalaya, implemented in partnership with Sauramandala Foundation and Project DEFY. It aims to provide young people with free, open-access spaces to develop innovation, problem-solving, and design skills.

Located within rural communities, these centres are equipped with tools, activities, and resources that enable meaningful community engagement. Each CMYC has three core components: a Nook (self-designed learning space), a library, and sports facilities.

Currently, there are 22 CMYC-Nooks across Meghalaya, forming part of the global Nook network and actively serving rural communities throughout the state.

Who is it for?

Early learners ( 6 - 10 years)

Gaps: Inadequate pedagogy
Gain: Creative and peer learning

College students & employable youth

Gaps: Inadequate pedagogy
Gain: Creative and peer learning

School going children ( 10 - 16 years)

Gaps: Limited exposure to technology
Gain: Guided self-learning process

Village community (SHGs, artisans, producers)

Gaps: Limited exposure and know-how Gain: Handholding through access to technology, connect with experts and problem-solving.

Project Partners

Components

NOOKS

A Self-directed learning space where children, youth and adults discover their own learning journeys in an creative community environment. Open to learners of all ages to design their learning journeys. Know more about NOOKs here.

library

Libraries serve as an inclusive space for rural communities, providing access and freedom to explore, discover, and empower oneself through a plethora of capacity-building and literacy-enhancing activities.

sports

The CMYCs aim to foster social skills like teamwork and communication by serving as a hub for organized sports. Alongside traditional games, they offer competitive sports such as Ultimate Frisbee, Chess, and Football to engage youth with diverse interests.

arts

Art supports social development by fostering creativity, self-expression, and empathy. Through activities like painting, music, dance, and theatre, the program offers a safe space for individuals to share their emotions and ideas.

Where our CMYCs are

The first phase of the CMYC project has established 20 centres in 8 districts throughout Meghalaya, catering to over 100 villages.