CM inaugurates PCI’s capacity building centre in city
Shillong, July 2: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Thursday said the paths of the government and the church and faith-based organisations may differ but the destination remains the same – serve the people.
“While our paths may differ, our destination remains the same, to serve our people,” he said, reiterating the importance of solidarity in addressing complex challenges like the FCRA Amendment Bill.
He acknowledged the challenges as expressed by the church and faith-based organisations that could affect humanitarian works due to the Bill.
He was addressing the inauguration of Phase I and Phase II of the Centre for Capacity Building and Empowerment of the Presbyterian Church of India (PCI).
Sangma termed the Centre not just an infrastructure milestone but a platform to transform lives and empower youth.
Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong was also present on the occasion.
Explaining his guiding philosophy of “Born to Serve”, the Chief Minister said both governance and spiritual institutions share a common mission, to serve people with dedication, humility, and commitment.
He further called upon citizens and faith leaders to pray and work together to ensure that institutions serving society continue to function effectively without disruption.
Highlighting the historical contributions of the Church, the Chief Minister acknowledged the pioneering role played by the Presbyterian Church in education, healthcare, and community development, even before the establishment of formal government systems.
Reaffirming the Government’s commitment, he assured support for the upcoming Phase III of the project and emphasised the vision of developing the Centre into a hub of excellence that nurtures responsible, capable, and service-oriented citizens.
