On 8 Oct in Aizawl, School Education Commissioner K. Lalthawmmawia spoke at the Self‑Reliance Education Inter‑School Final 2026, warning against substance abuse. Govt. KM Higher Secondary School won the trophy and ₹15,000, with Thenzawl Senior Secondary and Govt. Saitual High Schools placing second and third. Lalchhanchhuahi of Govt. KM HSS was named Best Presenter.