Pritie Kshetrimayum — A Proud Moment of Academic Excellence
We are delighted to announce that Pritie Kshetrimayum has been honored with the Dr. Ambedkar National Merit Award along with an official citation and a cash prize of ₹60,000. This prestigious award recognizes Pritie for securing First Position in the Senior Secondary School (Class XII) Examination 2023 conducted by the Meghalaya Board of School Education.
Pritie represented the state of Meghalaya at the national ceremony, which was organized by the Dr. Ambedkar Foundation — an autonomous body under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. The foundation conducts this program to honor meritorious students belonging to the Scheduled Castes from across India.
Event Highlights
| Date | Programme |
|---|---|
| 1 September 2025 | Document verification and orientation |
| 2 September 2025 | Award distribution ceremony; afternoon visit to the Dr. Ambedkar National Memorial |
| 3 September 2025 | Visit to the National War Memorial and concluding ceremony |
The three-day programme combined formal recognition with cultural visits, offering awardees both honour and context about Dr. Ambedkar's legacy and the nation's commemorative spaces.