Eklavya School inaugurated
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, February 11 2014:
Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam today inaugurated an Eklavya Model Residential School at Moreh Chikkim Village in Chandel district.
The construction of the school began in 2006 under the Department of Tribal Affairs and Hills at an estimated cost of around Rs.five crores.
Deputy CM expressed displeasure at some incomplete portion of the school, especially of the students' hostels.
He even chided the contractor and officials concerned for not maintaining proper quality in the construction of the school.
Speaking at the inaugural function, Gaikhangam said that Eklavya Schools have been established at different parts of the country by the Government of India with the objective of uplifting the education system of scheduled castes, scheduled tribes and other weaker sections of the society.
So far, three Eklavya Residential Schools have been opened up in the State.
The students would be given free education with hostel facilities from Class VI to XII in these schools, he noted.
The inaugural function was also attended by MLA T Manga Vaiphei, Parliamentary Secretary Victor Keishing and MLA DK Korungthang.