Language learners to be paid Rs 5k a month
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, October 18 2022:
The Manipur Directorate of Language Planning and Implementation has almost completed the preparations to teach 7 local languages of the state, namely Anal, Paite, Paomei, Tangkhul, Thadou and Meeteilol.
Candidates, who join the language learning programme, will be paid around Rs 5000 a month.
As per a report, the 7 languages will be taught for a period of 2 months.
Those wanting to learn the languages do not need to hold a formal degree or have any informal knowledge of the languages.
The minimum educational qualification of the applicants should be Class XII passed.
Those in service must submit a No Objection' certificate from the authority while applying.
Preference will be given to applicants who are involved in language development activities or have been interested in the languages for a long time.
Meanwhile, instructors/ trainees teaching the languages must sign an agreement stating that they will not quit before completion of the course.
If anyone quits before the end of the course, they are to refund all incentives paid to them.
In addition, all learners must attain at least pass marks in the assignment or examination.
The age for those wanting to participate in the course should not be above 50 years as on October 1, 2022 .
Interested individuals can submit the application forms to the Directorate of Language Planning and Implementation at Sega Road Takhellambam Leikai by November 15 .
The forms are available on the website of the Directorate.