RIMS Dental College observes Pedodontist Day
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, November 14 2022:
National Pedodontist Day was observed on Monday at the Department of Paediatric & Preventive Dentistry, Dental College, RIMS with director Prof L Ranjit Singh as chief guest, Dental College principal Prof B Praveen Reddy as president and Manipuri actor Gurumayum Bonny Sharma, artist Rajkumar Budhimanta and Kshetrimayum Sarat Singh as guests of honour.
During the programme, the RIMS director commended correlation between doctors, public and Dental College at RIMS and also recalled the quote by President of India (late) Dr APJ Abdul Kalam that "Future of the Nation depends upon the quality of the Primary Education".
As a part of the observance, a painting competition was also organised for school students categorised into three groups, Group A from classes 3-5, Group B is from classes 6-9 and Group C from classes 10-12.In Group A, Yaishnop Phumdom of Catholic School, Canchipur bagged the first position, Silhenbi of Galaxy High School second position and Khangka of Khwamrak International Kindergarten the third prize.
In Group B, Oinam Riona of Nirmalabas Junior School was awarded the first position whereas Michelle Palmei of St Sabeo School got second position and Keisham Yaishoi of Unacco School bagged the third position.
In Group C, Nancy of Little Flower School bagged the first position, Y Lanchenbi of Don Bosco School bagged the second position and Bilkish of Bright Brain Institute got the third position respectively.
Consolation prizes and certificates were also awarded to Shimreishang (Leepaths School), Yumnam Panthoinu Chanu (Kiddies Corner) and Chandsun Laishram (Maria Montessori).
Mementoes were also distributed to the sponsors of the observance programme, which was also attended by officials, faculty members, staff and students of Dental College, RIMS.