Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 12 2009:
Students of Sadar Hills who excelled at the HSLC and HSSLC 2009 examinations were felicitated with the presentation of 'meritorious award' today.
ten students of sadar Hills who scored maximum marks in the HSLC exam were honoured with presentation of certificates and cash incentives by the Major Pagin Kipgen Foundation Charitable Trust while 11 other students who excelled in the Higher Secondary Examination also received similar awards presented by the Thadou Students Association (Sadar hills).
It is informed that the Major Pagin Kipgen Foundation Charitable Trust decided to cover and encourage meritorious students of the entire Sadar Hills from this year as its past felicitation initiatives had been confined to students of Kangpokpi area only.
According to the trust's Chairman Thangminlien Kipgen (MLA) the awards carry Rs 1000 each incentive which would be increased to Rs 5000 if any student from Sadar Hills secures top ten position in either of the examinations.
Apart from the MLA, who is also the Chairman of Hill Areas Committee of the Manipur Legislative Assembly presiding the occasion, other dignitaries who graced the felicitation function jointly hosted by Major Pagin Trust and TSA (SH) at Motbung's Presidency College included Chairman of Tribal Development Corporation Manga Vaiphei as the chief guest and Chandel AC's MLA Thangkholun Haokip as the guest of honour.