CM inaugurates Ramakrishna Mission School
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 14 2016 :
Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh today inaugurated the Ramakrihna Mission School, Uripok, Imphal West with the inauguration of a Primary School Building, Administrative Building and Vivekananda Block (Library and Art Lab) at Uripok, Bachaspati Maning Leikai, Imphal West.
The inauguration function was attended by Swami Jnanalokanandaji Maharaj, Trustee, Ramakrishna Math & Ramakrishna Mission, Belur Math, Howrah, West Bengal; Govindas Konthoujam, Minister Commerce & Industries, Dr Kh Ratankumar, Minister Education & Transport and L Nanadakumar Singh.
Inaugurating the school, the CM appealed to all not to disturb, but to cooperate for the success of the school.
He said the Government is extending support in the establishment of the school as only the Government sector cannot solve all the inadequacies in the Education and Health sector.
He expressed his gratitude for the support and cooperation extended by the local MLA L.Nandakumar Singh, Education Department and all concerned, including the people of the surrounding area in the establishment of the school.
He also appealed to continue to give their moral and physical support and cooperation to make the school progress and produce good citizens for a brighter and peaceful Manipur.
Not only the parents, but the Government and all are equally responsible in the building of our future generation, he added.
Speaking on the occasion, Swami Jnanalokanandaji Maharaj said that Ramakrishna Mission School aims at providing that type of education where character is formed, strength of mind is increased and intellect is expanded and by which one can stand on one's feet.
Education Minister Dr Kh Ratankumar Singh while speaking at the function expressed that the Ramakrishna Mission carries an atmosphere of harmony, peace and spirituality and hoped that the school will bring a qualitative change in the realm of education particularly based on harmony, peace and spirituality.
Commerce Minister Govindas Konthoujam, who is an alumnus of the Ramakrishna Mission School, while speaking clarified that the school is not based on the Hindu religion and every religion is equally treated as there is a prayer hall for all the religions in every school.
Education Commissioner (S) H Deleep Singh, alumni of Ramakrishna Mission Schools, teachers and parents of the Ramakrishna Mission School, Uripok attended the inauguration function.
It may be mentioned that the school is being opened from this year from class I to IV which is to be upgraded gradually.