Teachers' Day celebrated, 9 awarded
Govt ensuring easy accwess to welfare schemes: CM
Source: Chronicle News Service

Imphal, September 05 2021: Honouring the selfless dedication of teachers towards shaping the youth and future of Manipur, Education Department on Sunday celebrated the State Level Teachers' Day 2021 at City Convention Centre, here.

The programme which started with paying of floral tributes to the photo of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was attended by chief minister N Biren as chief guest.

He also launched Chief Minister's College Maheiroi e-support Scheme (CMCMESS) (Edn-HTE), NIPUN Bharat Programme (SSA) under Samagra Shiksha which aims to achieve the goal of proficiency in foundational literacy and numeracy for every child by the end of Grade 3 along with Star Education programme on the occasion.

Nine teachers were also presented with the State Teachers' Award, 2021 .

They are Khullem Memtombi Devi of Ananda Singh Higher Secondary Academy, Imphal East; Sh Rullingson Rokho of Phuba High School, Senapati; Athokpam Ranjita Devi of Khangabok Higher Secondary School, Thoubal; Huyam Priyobrata Singh of Sardar Patel High School, Khurkhul, Imphal West; Lalsangliana of NKT High School, Churachandpur; Salam Manichou Singh of Pallel High School, Kakching; Ningthoujam Binoy of Chingmei Upper Primary School, Bishnupur; Lisam Jiteshwari of Ibotonsana Girls' Higher Secondary School, Imphal West; and Sheiphani Roel Moyon of Liwachangning High School, Chandel.

CUkhrul Higher Secondary School lecturer Ningmareo Shimray was also honoured during the programme for winning the National Teachers' Award 2021.The Appreciation Award for Teachers of Education (U), SCERT & Education (S) "was also presented to personalities from the teaching community.

Addressing the gathering, N Biren said that the government, since its formation, has been working on all sides to ensure easy access to welfare programmes and benefits by its people.

While stating that the government will always work for welfare of the people within the ambit of the Constitution of India, he stressed that all communities should stand together and strive to take the state to newer heights of development.

N Biren also claimed that his government has done away with the habit of doing vote bank politics and blaming each other to take political advantage.

Mentioning that education acquired from a teacher has very important role in everyone's achievement in life, the chief minister stated that Teachers' Day is celebrated to make the younger generation aware about the role of teachers and imbibe them with the culture of paying respect and honouring their mentors.

N Biren, while appreciating the award winners for their selfless service in guiding the students of the state, expressed hope that the teachers would continue to render their services with much dedication.

He informed that considering the high pass percentage of students in the High School Leaving Certificate Examination this year, the government has approved upgrade of 10 high schools to higher secondary level to accommodate the increasing number of students.

He also confided that the government is planning upgrade of more high schools on need basis.

Informing that coaching class for UPSC Civil Service Examination which was earlier held virtually would be started soon at State Academy of Training wherein 200 students would undergo face to face training imparted by best IAS mentors from Delhi, he stated that arrangement would be made for VSAT classes at different locations to accommodate more students.

N Biren continued that Chief Minister's College Maheiroi e-support Scheme (CMCMESS) aims to equip the meritorious college students of the state belonging to lower income group with the required digital device to take part in the online education which is an important mode of education in the present time.

Delivering his presidential speech, education minister Sorokhaibam Rajen said that the Education Department has been putting in best efforts to provide education to students even during the hard times of Covid-19 pandemic through online classes.

He applauded the services of the officials concerned for declaring the results of Class 10 and 10+2 examinations even though the physical examinations were cancelled due to the pandemic.

Taking note of the increased pass percentage of students, he appealed to students not to get worried for their admission as the government has already started upgrading high schools to higher secondary schools.

S Rajen informed that under the 2nd Phase of School Fagat-hansi Mission, infrastructure facilities of 60 schools would be developed.

Already, the number of students enrolled in government schools has increased after launching of the Mission.

Under the CMC-MESS scheme, smart phones have been allocated to 2,000 students in 13 districts so far, he added.

Works minister Thongam Biswajit, agriculture minister Oinam Lukhoi, Manipur Building & Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board chairman Heikham Dingo, Kshetrigao MLA Nahakpam Indrajit, commissioner (Education) M Harekrishna, officials of Education Department and teachers from different schools also attended the programme among others.

Meanwhile, Teachers' Day was celebrated by students of noted theatre director Haorakcham Sanakhya Ibotombi whose death anniversary also falls on September 5, at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen, Palace Compound on Sunday.

The programme was attended by Theatre Centre Manipur president Padmashri Naba Wareppa, Sangeet Natak awardee Sougrakpam Hemanta, writer Ranjit Ningthouja and numerous Shumang Leela artistes.

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