State observes Vijay Diwas ; Why MU not in top 100 list, questions CM
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, December 16 2019:
Manipur joined the rest of the country in paying tributes to the martyrs, who laid down their lives for the Nation during the Indo-Pakistan war in 1971, by observing Vijay Diwas today.
The State level observance was held at the banquet hall of 1st Battalion Manipur Rifles with Chief Minister N Biren Singh and Deputy Chief Minister Y Joykumar Singh as the chief guest and functional president respectively.
Addressing the function, N Biren Singh said that all must commit to improving the human resources sector in the State.
"Our State would move forward only when we develop our human resources," he added.
The Chief Minister stated that according to a recent report, Manipur University could not secure a place among top 100 best Universities of the country.
"We need to closely examine why Manipur University failed to make it to the top 100 list," he added.
Biren also opined that there is a correlation between human resources development and development of a State or a country.
Mentioning that development is not just about infrastructure development, the Chief Minister maintained that people must change their approaches and perspectives to bring positive transformation in the State.
He also stated that it is the responsibility of the Government to provide quality education to all.
"We need to produce great and eminent persons who can make our State proud," he added.
Biren further stressed on the importance of a strong commitment for providing quality education to the students and to create a strong academic atmosphere in all the institutions of the State.
He also advised the State Education Minister to take necessary action against those who instigate innocent students to participate in any form of agitation.
Biren further informed that he has directed the Chief Secretary to monitor and review the ongoing projects and developmental works being taken up in the State.
On the occasion, the Chief Minister paid tributes to the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the integrity and sovereignty of the country.
Ministers, MLAs, Administrative Secretaries, heads of departments, top ranking civil and police officials also attended the function.