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In his keynote address, Development Commissioner & Principal Secretary, Government of Meghalaya, Dr. Sampath Kumar, IAS, emphasized the urgency of addressing high stunting rates, currently at 46.5%, and the importance of cultural and structural shifts to tackle deep-rooted issues like early pregnancy, poor maternal nutrition, and low awareness. “Meghalaya’s challenges are unique—social, geographical, and generational. But our solutions must be equally layered. Strengthening community institutions, linking services across sectors, and empowering adolescent girls and mothers is the way forward,” said Dr. Sampath Kumar, IAS