Education Minister feted on receiving honorary degree
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, December 27 2019:
Education, Labour & Employment Minister Thokchom Radheshyam was, today, felicitated for receiving prestigious Honorary Degree of Doctorate of Science in Political Science conferred by European University of Brcko District (EUBO) of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Organised by the Departments of Education with Manipur International University (MIU), the felicitation ceremony was held at the Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Imphal.
Speaking as the chief guest of the function, former Vice Chancellor, Manipur University, Professor H Nandakumar Sarma said that it is a moment of pride that such a prestigious award has been conferred to a person from Manipur.
Lauding the service and work of Dr Thokchom Radheshyam as the Education Minister, he said that tremendous improvement and changes are visible at schools and at the higher education sector.
He also stated that many colleges have been converted into Government colleges, especially the two women's colleges, S Kula Women's College and Waikhom Mani Girls' College.
Among the literacy rate of Indian States in the 2011 Census, Manipur stands at 16th position and this ranking needs to be improved in the next census, he maintained.
In ranking universities across the world, United States of America has clinched the top position and among the South East Asian countries, China tops the list.
India needs to give more emphasis on the education sector to secure a place among the world's top ranking university.
Education, he stressed is the backbone for growth and development of a Nation.
Dr Thokchom Radheshyam, in his speech, shared the experience of his short stint in Bosnia and Herzegovina serving as the Regional Chief of Human Rights in United Nation's Mission in 2001-2002 .
He said that education enables a person to inculcate tolerance, respect and appreciate the rich diversity and different cultures.
He also opined that education is not only to acquire a degree or diploma but to gain knowledge and imbibe in oneself the sense of service, connecting with each other and sacrifice for the motherland and work for the betterment of the society.
Attending the felicitation function were Commissioner, Education (S), T Ranjit Singh, Chancellor, Manipur International University (MIU), Dr Harikumar Palathadka, concerned officials of the Department of Education, Principals, teachers among others.