Bengaluru/ Shillong, Feb. 9 -- Meghalaya Chief Minister, Conrad Sangma, was among 19 people who were conferred the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI) national awards 2026, held at St John's Medical College in Bengaluru.
The CBCI national awards honour individuals who have rendered exceptional service to the Church, society, and the nation, embodying gospel values and making significant contributions to human dignity, justice, education, leadership and innovation.
Sangma described the recognition as a humbling moment and expressed gratitude for what he termed the role of faith and divine guidance in his public life.
"This award, instituted by the CBCI, reinforces in us the belief that the work we are doing holds value and makes ...