The State Council of Science Technology & Environment (SCSTE), Meghalaya, and Lords Education
and Health Society – Wadhwani AI signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on June 10, 2026,
at the Office Chamber of Smti. Mitali Chandra, IAS, to collaborate on the use of Artificial Intelligence
(AI) for innovation and development in Meghalaya.
The partnership aims to support the use of emerging technologies to address developmental challenges
and improve public service delivery in the State. Under the collaboration, SCSTE Meghalaya and
Wadhwani AI will work together to develop and implement AI-based solutions, initially focusing on
agriculture and education.
In the agriculture sector, the partnership will explore AI-enabled tools to provide farmers with timely and
localized advisories, strengthen pest and disease surveillance, improve field-level data collection, and
support better decision-making. These efforts are expected to enhance agricultural practices and
strengthen support systems for farmers across the State.
In the education sector, the collaboration will support the deployment of an AI-powered Oral Reading
Fluency (ORF) solution to help assess students’ reading skills and improve learning outcomes. The
solution will provide useful insights for teachers, schools, and education administrators to identify
learning gaps and support timely interventions.
The partnership will also promote research, capacity building, knowledge sharing, and the responsible
use of AI and other emerging technologies. Both organizations will explore opportunities to expand the
use of AI to other sectors for the benefit of Meghalaya.
Speaking on the occasion, Member Secretary, SCSTE Meghalaya, said that Meghalaya’s development
priorities require solutions that are practical, accessible, and suited to local needs. She noted that the
partnership would help explore responsible AI-based solutions to strengthen agriculture, improve
educational outcomes, and enhance public service delivery across the State.
Dr. Neeraj Agrawal, Chief Program Officer, Wadhwani AI, expressed his appreciation to the
Government of Meghalaya and SCSTE Meghalaya for the opportunity to collaborate in applying AI for
social and developmental impact. He reaffirmed Wadhwani AI’s commitment to supporting the
responsible use of AI to improve outcomes for farmers, teachers, students, and administrators.
The signing ceremony was attended by officials of SCSTE Meghalaya and representatives of Lords
Education and Health Society – Wadhwani AI.
This collaboration is expected to support the adoption of innovative technologies and contribute to
the sustainable development of Meghalaya.