Honours paid to Dr Radhakrishnan on Teachers' Day
Model residential schools in 7 dists soon: CM
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR

Imphal, September 05 2018: Chief Minister N Biren Singh has conveyed that model residential schools will be set up in seven selected districts soon.

He was speaking as chief guest at the State level Teachers' Day function held at the auditorium of Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Palace Compound, Imphal East today.

Stating that the State Government has been focusing on human resource development, the Chief Minister added that the first session of Dhanamanjuri University will begin from this year.

Following the passing of the Manipur International University Bill, 2018 recently at the Manipur Legislative Assembly, he said that the number of students going outside the State to pursue higher studies would reduce once these two varsities commence its sessions.

He also informed the gathering that many school dropout students have been re-admitted under the State Government's Lairik Tamhansi scheme.

752 children had been re-admitted from Class I to VIII and another 876 children from class IX to XII under the scheme so far, he added.

Apart from the re-admission, free text books were provided to around 10,000 students, the Chief Minister informed.

Maintaining that it is essential to provide lodging/quarter facilities for teachers and Government employees who are deputed in the hill districts, N Biren informed that transit accommodations for teachers/Government employees would be constructed at 21 identified places in the hill districts soon.

Regarding the alleged assault of AMSU volunteers by suspected NCSN (IM) cadres at Nungba on September 3, the Chief Minister said that necessary search operations to nab the culprits have already begun.

N Biren said that the State Government would never remain as a mute spectator when anybody indulges in anti-social activities or takes law into their own hands.

Urging all concerned not to resort to any activities which may incite communal tension, the Chief Minister said that the culprits involved in the Nungba incident would be booked as per the law of the land.

On the other hand, one individual had already been nabbed, regarding abduction of some people of Zeliangrong community, he added.

Commenting on the present tension at Manipur University, Biren conveyed that people need not worry about the recent development.

The matter would be resolved in consultation with the Central Government soon, he assured.

As the varsity is a Central Government institute, the State Government has .limited powers in its affairs.

However, maximum and possible efforts are being put in to resolve the crisis, he added.

Stating that Teachers Day recalls the role played by teachers in shaping the future of children, the Chief Minister said that the day is observed to honour teachers' contribution to the society.

Speaking at the occasion as the functional president, Education Minister Th Radheshyam said that the main architects of the society are teachers and they should be the catalyst of a positive change.

The Minister also observed that teachers' role has become so complex these days owing to the fast changing technological advancement.

Radheshyam also said that the State Government is considering localised recruitment of elementary school teachers.

He said that a big challenge being faced by the Education (S) Department is that around 400-500 teachers attain service superannuation every year and no teacher have been recruited since 2011.Informing that the rate of enrolment in Government schools has witnessed a steep rise, the Minister said that the credit of this achievement goes to the Education (S) Department and teachers.

Earlier at the function, the Chief Minister led the gathering in offering floral tributes to the photograph of Dr Radhakrishnan.

State Teachers' Awards were also presented to 10 outstanding teachers at the function.

The award carries a shawl, a citation and cash prize of Rs 10,000 each.

Recipients of the award were O Geetarani of Ibotonsana Higher Secondary School, Kh Keshokumar of Modern Primary School, W Jyotsana of Eastern Ideal High School, I Usharani of Ananda Singh Higher Secondary Academy, W Ibomcha of Ningthoukhong Higher Secondary School, K Pukeni of Oinam Hills High School, S Ibohal of Willong High School, L Paomang of Tuibong Govt Junior High School, KL Warson Anal of Chakpikarong Higher Secondary School and H Premkumar of Toupokpi High School.

It may be mentioned that Khangembam Indrakumar of Kumbi Santhong Upper Primary School has been selected for National Teachers Award 2017.He has left for New Delhi to receive the award.

A book entitled, 'Experimental Learning, Gandhiji's Nai Talim' was also released at the function.

The book was published through the joint effort of SCERT and Mahatma Gandhi National Council of Rural Education.

The function was jointly organised by Department of Education (S), Department of Education (U), Department of Language Planning and Implementation, SCERT, Adult Education, RUSA, RMSA, SSA, COHSEM and BOSEM.

Commissioner (Education-S and Technical and Higher Education) H Deleep also attended the function as the guest of honour.

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