CM lauds Govt school teachers
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR

Imphal, July 16 2022: Chief Minister N Biren Singh has lauded and congratulated Government school teachers as Government schools recorded a high pass percentage of above 60 percent in the recently declared High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) Examination 2022 result.

The Chief Minister was speaking as the chief guest at the Graduation Day ceremony of Phase 2 training cum valedictory programme of 10-Day Induction Training Programme for teachers and Headmasters of Government schools at Tamphasana Girls Higher Secondary School, Old Lambulane, today.

The Chief Minister further said the teachers should set a target to achieve cent percent pass percentage next year.

He said that the Government would also honour and award teachers of Government Schools which had secured high pass percentage in the recent HSLC Examination.

CM lauds Govt school teachers

The Government has been striving to provide quality education to everyone, he said, explaining that the School Fagathansi Mission was launched in 2018 with the objective of improving school education.

The Chief Minister said the School Fagathansi Mission has been very useful and admission in Government schools has increased tremendously since its launch.

He said that around 180 schools have been covered under the mission for better infrastructure and overall improvement.

N Biren also appreciated the energy and confidence shown by the teachers during the function and said the teachers should approach their students with the same zeal as shown today.

Discipline is everything, he said, explaining that a disciplined teacher will only produce good and disciplined students.

He said he can see smart, energetic teachers with a "ready to do something" zeal today and said the credit should go to the STAR Education team.

"Today we could consider STAR Education policy as a success and congratulated the Minister, Commissioner, Director and their teams involved in the programme", Biren said.

Meanwhile, the Chief Minister also urged everyone to wear mask and take COVID vaccination.

Education Minister Th Basanta said that the Chief Minister has been leading from the front by encouraging all in bringing a sea change in the State's education sector.

He said education is the foundation of any society and every advanced society developed due to their education system.

He appealed to the teachers participating the training to inspire their students and fellow teachers and further said that the top priority should be given to students and how to make students improve their performances.

"Let us fully implement the "No School Bag Day" on Saturdays and dedicate the day to educate the students on social skills and others", Basanta said.

Today's programme was also attended by Saikot AC MLA Paolienlal Haokip, Commissioner, Education (S) H Gyan Prakash, Director, Education (S) and Samagra Shiksha, Manipur L Nandakumar Singh and Vice President Policy and Partnerships, New Globe Sujatha Muthayya, among others.

STAR Education Manipur stands for System Transformation and Rejuvenation of Education Manipur and is an ambitious initiative of the State Government to transform quality of public education across the State.

It was launched by the Chief Minister in October 2021 .

A programme under the Samagra Shiksha, Manipur and a component of the flagship School Fagathansi Mission, STAR Education's induction training for teachers and Headmasters involved over 1500 teachers and Headmasters from over 250 schools from across the 16 districts of the State.

The first phase of the training was held from June 27 to July 6 at Tamphasana Girls Higher Secondary School, Imphal.

The training programme was led by 56 staff from New Globe including 24 trainers, eight international experts and support staff.