33rd Annual Day of Assam Rifles Public School
Najma appeals for a disturbance free education zone in the State
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR

Imphal, February 05 2019: Assam Rifles Public School, Mantripukhri celebrated its 33 rd Annual Day today, in which Governor Dr Najma Heptulla graced the celebration as the chief guest.

The celebration was organised by Inspector General of Assam Rifles (South) Mantripukhri, Imphal.

Major General KP Singh, Patron, Rachna Singh, Regional president, ARWWA, IGAR (South), Brigadier Amit Kabthiyal, Commander 9 Sector, Assam Rifles, Col Prikshit Dahiya, Vice Chairman were present in the celebration.

Addressing the gathering, Governor Dr Najma Heptulla expressed her happiness stating that it is indeed heartening to learn that the institution has been serving as an excellent study centre of the State in shaping the future of the young generation for more than three decades.

The Governor emphasised that the education sector must be a disturbance free zone adding that education should not be disturbed at any cost for meeting the ends of some vested interests.

She appealed to all concerned not to disturb education sector under any circumstances.

The Governor motivated the young students to inculcate the idea of tolerance to make themselves better human beings and worthy citizens of the country.

She also advised the students to learn to respect each other including life and property of other human beings and urged them to avoid wasting time by indulging in small talks or and rather focus their time on gaining knowledge.

Success and joy in life can be achieved when one inculcates discipline, hard work and honesty, she added.

Praising the achievements of the students in the curricular and extracurricular activities, the Governor said that the motto of the school - 'To lead towards enlightenment from the darkness of ignorance' has been kept alive.

She also praised the commendable work of the school in providing assistance to 26 number of Below Poverty Line (BPL) students of the State for education and hostel facility.

It is also satisfying to know that the school provides special assistance to the BPL day scholar students with exemption of tuition fees as well.

Extending her wishes to Assam Rifles Public School in all their endeavours towards promoting a high standard of education, she said that the Annual Day Celebration would be an ideal platform for students to showcase their talent and creative values.

Later, the Governor released the school magazine for the year 2018-19 and gave away prizes to the meritorious students of the school who excelled in academics and various competitions held at the school, district and the National Level.

Officers of IGAR (South), teachers, parents and students attended the function where various cultural programmes were showcased by the students.

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