Students of Lamshang AC feted
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 03, 2012:
In an attempt to acknowledge the achievement of the students and boost their morale, meritorious students of Lamshang AC were feted with the 2nd W Tarpan Meritorious Award during a ceremony held today at Lamdeng Awang Leikai Community Hall.
The felicitation function was graced by Education Minister, M Okendro; W Brajabidhu, MLA of Lamshang AC; Kh Debendro, MLA of Sekmai AC; Social activist, Dr Sapam Ranjan; Herojit Ngangom, President of Lamshang Block Congress Committee as the chief guest, president and guests of honour respectively.
W Tarpan memorial meritorious award has been instituted since last year where students of the AC who passed the Class X and XII board exams with 45 percent were given the award.
However, the percentage has been increased to 70 % this year with the aim to improve the standard of the students.
Altogether, 40 students were selected for the award this year�24 students of Class X and 16 from Class XII students.
Speaking on the occasion, Minister M Okendra said the Government would open a higher secondary school each at every constituency in order to reduce the problems of congestion, rent, fare and traffic.
Locals have also submitted a representation to the Education Minister regarding the removal/transfer of five teachers from Lamdeng High School.