At the recent UPSC Vision Conclave, leaders, mentors, and former civil servants agreed: the state’s biggest gap isn’t talent; it’s ecosystem. Students here often leave home to chase coaching in Delhi or Bangalore, burning money and time they can’t afford. The fix? Start young; introduce Civil Services awareness from Class V. Build local coaching hubs. Strengthen MATI. Create mentor circles with retired IAS officers. And yes; scholarships matter. One panelist shared how just Rs 50,000 helped a student break into the state civil services. Imagine what structured support could do. Meghalaya isn’t far behind; it’s just waiting for the right push. Let’s build that push together.