5th foundation day celebrated
Source: The Sangai Express

Kangpokpi, November 09 2026: Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen inspired young competitive examination aspirants to pursue their ambitions with determination, become self-reliant and dedicate their knowledge to serving humanity, while describing education as a vital instrument for healing a wounded society.

She was addressing as the chief guest at the fifth foundation day celebration of GUNCHU - an institute for competitive examinations - held at the ADC Sadar Hills Multipurpose Hall in Kangpokpi.

Pastor Seiminlen Chongloi attended as the guest of honour, while representatives of several local civil society organisations, including the Kuki Students' Organisation (KSO), Kuki Tribal Council (KTC), Kuki Youth Union (KYU), Zillai, Thadou Arts and Cultural Association (TAYA) and Kuki Artists' Association (KYA), attended as special guests.

Drawing from her personal experiences and life journey, she appreciated the humble yet sincere efforts of GUNCHU founder and proprietor Thangboi Haokip and his team in nurturing young minds and serving humanity through education.

Describing education as a powerful instrument for social transformation, she said it is essential for healing a wounded society, restoring hope and rebuilding a future founded on understanding, compassion and mutual respect.

She also encouraged the young generation to become self-reliant, develop confidence and perseverance, and face challenges courageously rather than depend solely on others for opportunities.

According to GUNCHU founder and proprietor Thangboi Haokip, the institute was established on November 1, 2021, in Imphal, following the realisation of the need for a full-fledged competitive examination coaching centre in Manipur.

Its operations were subsequently shifted to Kanggui, the district headquarters of Kangpokpi, amid the challenges arising from the ethnic conflict.

He said the institute was founded with the mission of empowering young people and competitive examination aspirants with the knowledge, skills and confidence required to excel at every stage of the recruitment process, including written examinations, personality tests and interviews.

Within a relatively short period of its relocation to Kangpokpi district headquarters, GUNCHU has reportedly produced nearly 300 successful candidates across various sectors, including banking, uniformed services, civil services, the armed forces and the Agni veer scheme and in various other sectors.

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