Memo submitted to Irani
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 11 2016:
The Imphal West Students' Club (IWSC), Khumbong has submitted a memorandum to Union Minister Smriti Irani seeking reservation of seats for students of Khumbong and neighbouring areas in class VI admissions in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Khumbong.
In a statement, IWSC said that said that JNV, Khumbong was established in 1988 with a land measuring around 40 acres was donated by the Khumbong villagers.
The land was generously donated to the then authority concerned with a hope that the economically backward students will get opportunity to get education in the residential school.
However, 75 pc of the reserved seats meant for rural students are enjoyed by students belonging to urban and economically sound families.
The memorandum urged the Union Minister to look into the matter and ensure that at least 4 to 5 seats are reserved every year for the students of Khumbong and neighbouring villages.