Laurels for Ukhrul girl - Shonreithei Agnes
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 09 2014:
Shonreithei Agnes KAS was awarded the prestigious Dr Ambedkar National Award for securing 89.4% in HSLC examination 2013 from Savio School, Ukhrul.
The awards were presented to meritorious ST/ SC students who scored highest marks in Class X and XII exams throughout the country.
Altogether 70 students of the country received the prize including eight students from the State.
The Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Govt of India also chairperson of Dr Ambedkar Foundation, Delhi presented the award on Jan 7 at New Delhi.
The award carries a cash reward of Rs 60,000 .
Apart from the award Shonreithei has, to her credit, bagged 6 other awards in the district, State and NE level.
She is the eldest daughter of Dr Felix KAS and first among the Tangkhul community to receive the Dr Ambedkar Meritorious award.
She aspires to become an academician.