New body floated
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 07, 2013:
A non-governmental organisation christened Nehlun Foundation has been launched in a function held at Presidency College, Motbung today.
An educational seminar was also organised as part of the launching function of the organisation set up in the name of KNF founder Nehlun Kipgen.
IFC Minister Ngamthang Haokip, Kangpokpi AC MLA Nemcha Kipgen and representatives of KNF attended the function.
Speaking at the occasion, Foundation member Aron Kipgen said, the main objective of the newly launched body is to enhance education system in Manipur.
Education does not only mean learning and teaching of bookish knowledge, it also deals with learning of extra co-curricular, sports and other activities, he added.
It was Nehlun Kipgen's philosophy that guns alone can't bring independence, there is need for enhancement of education system, Aron Kipgen said.
Twelve students who have been given coaching by Nehlun Foundation have recently cracked entrance test of Navodaya Vidyalaya.
Later, Dr S Kipgen of Imphal College spoke on the topic, 'Quality education' as resource person.