Meghalaya seeks wider DST STI Hubs for tribal communities; minister Hek meets Jitendra Singh
On 25 May 2026 Meghalaya Cabinet Minister Alexander Laloo Hek met Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh to discuss expanding DST's Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Hubs for tribal communities in the Northeast.
Summary
Meghalaya Cabinet Minister and Chairman In-charge State Projects Alexander Laloo Hek called on Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh and discussed strengthening Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) interventions for tribal communities in the Northeast. The talks centred on expanding the STI Hubs implemented by the Department of Science & Technology for holistic development of Scheduled Tribe communities through science-based interventions and technology-enabled livelihood support. Dr Jitendra Singh said the STI Hubs initiative is designed to address last-mile delivery challenges.
Key facts
- Date
- 25 May 2026
- Meeting
- Meghalaya minister Alexander Laloo Hek with Dr Jitendra Singh
- Initiative
- STI Hubs, Department of Science & Technology
- Target group
- Scheduled Tribe communities, Northeast
- Focus
- Science-based interventions, technology-enabled livelihoods
Practice MCQs 1 questions
The Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Hubs discussed by Meghalaya minister Alexander Laloo Hek and Dr Jitendra Singh in May 2026 are implemented by which body for Scheduled Tribe communities?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Department of Science & Technology
The STI Hubs are implemented by the Department of Science & Technology for holistic development of Scheduled Tribe communities.