Annual literary, cultural cum sports week kicks off
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 17 2017:
A five-day annual literary, cultural cum sports week of the Department of Teacher Education, Manipur University, was inaugurated at MU bus terminus today.
The inaugural function was graced by MU Vice-Chancellor Prof Adya Prasad Pandey, Prof N Lokendra, Prof E Bijoy Kumar Singh, Prof N Mohilal and Dr S Gyneswar Singh as presidium members.
Prof Pandey said that education is important for the development of a Nation.
The Department of Teacher Education is slightly different from other Departments of Manipur University because it offers both training as well as education, he said.
Prof Bijoy Kumar Singh, while recounting the establishment of the Department of Teacher Education, urged the Vice-Chancellor to endow more power and responsibilities to the Department so as to be able to provide better facilities efficiently.
Prof Lokendra, in his speech, also stated that the Government of India is keen to provide assistance for the welfare of both the teacher and student communities.
As such, the Department should discharge the duties diligently and work towards the goals for the over all growth and development of the Department and University.