Presence of student org office inside DM College campus unfortunate: CM
Source: Hueiyen News Service

Imphal, December 10 2014: Efforts would be put in to upgrade Kangvai High School in Kangvai village in Churachandpur district to the level of higher secondary before the commencement of next academic session, stated Chief Minister O Ibobi while gracing the 75th Foundation Day (platinum jubilee) celebration of Zillai Vaiphei Students' Association at the premises of the school today.

Speaking on the occasion as chief guest, CM Ibobi said that Zilla Vaiphei Students' Association is differentiated from other students' organizations given that the association does not indulge in other activities except engaging in works related with consolidation of academic atmosphere, while asserting that the association has set an example to other students' organizations with its impeccable track records.

Ibobi at the platinum jubilee celebration of Zillai : Pix - Arunkumar Thongam

The government would try to upgrade the Kangvai High School to the level of higher secondary before the commencement of next academic session.

Moreover, there is also a plan to construct a residential hostel for girl students under RAMSA at an estimated cost of Rs 2.20 crore, the CM announced.

Maintaining that the government would work together the local MLA to ensure that the school does not lack facilities and infrastructure which are needed for bringing quality education, he assured that the government after discussing with the local MLA would look into the request made by the association wherein it asked to provide land in Imphal for construction of its headquarter.

However, it would be difficult for the government to provide 1 acre of land in area under the jurisdiction of Imphal Municipal Council.

If there is enough land in the capital then the government will not be hesitated to provide land to student organizations for construction of its headquarters; Ibobi said.

Pointing out that the setting up of a student organization inside the DM College campus which is a government's land was unfortunate, the CM hailed initiatives taken up by Zillai Vaiphei Student's Association for welfare of student community.

Education Minister, M Okendro who was also present on the occasion as guest of honor said that the Zillai Vaiphei Students' Association is the second oldest students' organization in the State, while adding that if other students' organizations follow suit of the association then education system in the State would be strengthened.

Today's foundation day celebration was also attended by Works & Transport Minister, Dr Kh Ratankumar; Deputy Speaker of Manipur Legislative Assembly, Preshow Shimray; T Manga Vaiphei, MLA Henglep Constituency who is also the Chairman of MTDC and TN Haokip, MLA Saikot Constituency as guests of honor.

To mark the occasion, CM Ibobi unveiled a memorial stone of Zillai Vaiphei Students' Association.