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Speaking at the event, Hon'ble Education Minister, Shri. Lahkmen Rymbui stressed the need for continuous training to keep pace with the rapidly evolving education system. “We need not only qualification, but also training. The education system today is very dynamic—we must be ready for any changes,” . He highlighted DERT’s crucial role as the state’s nodal agency for teacher training, especially in light of the Supreme Court’s 1 September 2025 ruling making TET compulsory. He noted that alongside TET, teachers must also be adequately trained. “In these two years, if the Supreme Court does not review or modify its judgment, the government must find ways to support in-service teachers by training and making them qualified teachers. The role of the Education Department and DERT is very important,” he added. Calling for a “mission-mode” approach, the minister acknowledged that the launch of this course was long overdue but appreciated the recent momentum, noting that two training courses had been introduced within the last month. He also expressed gratitude to the state Cabinet for approving the establishment of the Meghalaya Teachers Training Academy, which will work closely with DERT. He underscored the need for continuous curriculum updates, revised teaching methodologies, and modern pedagogical approaches to keep pace with changing educational needs. Emphasizing the importance of preparing children for a technology-driven future, he said, “AI is the way forward. Whether we like it or not, we must integrate AI into the curriculum.” While acknowledging infrastructure limitations, he urged DERT to explore feasible ways of introducing AI concepts from Class III onwards