Education Minister launches UHEDSS
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, December 29 2021:
Education Minister S Raj en Singh has launched the University & Higher Education Digital Support Scheme (UHEDSS) today.
The launching function was organised by the Department of University & Higher Education, Manipur.
Speaking at the launching occasion held at DM College of Teachers' Education, S Rajen said that the education sector has become one of the most improved sectors amongst others in the State.
The Government has endeavoured to improve the education sector in the State as a priority.
Departmental funds have also been utilized transparently at the utmost on priority basis, he added.
He said that the departmental officials and staff are also working as a combined team to reform and improve the education sector.
The digital format of teaching is also an advanced mode of teaching which is introduced with the objective to compete with the most advanced learning centres.
Further S Rajen added that State colleges are still not excelling in NAAC scoring.
He maintained that there have been sensitisation and awareness programmes conducted in colleges (Government and aided) of the State regarding NAAC score.
Minister S Rajen also maintained that the teachers should stop approaching local MLAs and higher authorities for new transfer and posting.
He also informed that the process to recruit required college teachers to fill the vacant posts is under process.
Speaking at the occasion Chief Secretary, Manipur Dr Rajesh Kumar, IAS, informed that colleges of the State will be facilitated with full digital learning facility by the month of June, next year.
M Harekrishna, IAS, Commissioner Hr & Tech Education, Dr Rangitabali Waikhom, IAS, Director, also attended the launching function.