Govt Blind School celebrates b'day
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, August 19 2013:
The Government Ideal Blind School, Takyel celebrated its 40th foundation day at the school premises here today.
The foundation day was attended by Social Welfare Minister AK Mirabai as Chief Guest and Principal Secretary of Social Welfare Department Barun Mitra as President, while Director of Science and Technology Department Uttam Chand Laishram, Deputy Director of Social Welfare Department Th Joychandra and Additional Project Director of SSA State Mission Authority, Manipur Ng Bhogendra attended as Guests of Honour.
Speaking on the occasion, Social Welfare Minister AK Mirabai said that various schemes and programmes have been taken up for the welfare and upliftment of differently abled students.
New incentive awards have also been instituted for the differently abled students who secure positions in various examinations conducted by boards and universities, she added.
The students of Ideal Blind School were presented magnifying glasses and Braille kits during the function.