Students engage with Shirui Lily during education tour
Source: Chronicle News Service / R Lester Makang
Ukhrul, May 19 2025:
A two-day student retreat and educational tour organised by the Directorate of Education (S) and Samagra Shiksha, Manipur - in collaboration with Ukhrul district administration - in connection with the ensuing state-level Shirui Lily festival commenced on Monday.
As part of the event, drawing participants from different districts of the state, a guided trip to Shirui Peak, the only habitat of the state flower, was flagged off by Ukhrul ZEO Thaimei Badan from Bakshi Ground, Dungrei Junction at 6:30 am.
Addressing the participants at the flag-off, Badan remarked that the retreat and educational tour represents different communities from various districts of the state.
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He stated that the trip to Shirui Peak aims to educate students about the habitat, conservation, and significance of the Shirui Lily and to engage them in painting and essay competitions focused on topics related to Shirui Lily through experiential learning.
Badan also encouraged students to engage in social work at Shirui Peak to promote environmental conservation and community service, urging the young participants to give their best in the activities they would undertake during the programme.
Altogether 88 students from eight schools from Imphal West, Thoubal, and Ukhrul, along with their teachers, trekked to Shirui Peak, where they interacted with nature and participated in trash collection and cleanliness initiatives.
Later, the students took part in painting and essay competitions held around 3:30 pm at VVD Training Centre, Khaivarentang, where they are currently accommodated.
Two students from each participating school were selected for the two competitions.
Results of the competitions will be announced and prizes distributed on May 20.As part of the programme, students will attend the inaugural ceremony of the Shirui Lily festival and are encouraged to engage in in-house activities such as sharing experiences and group activities to foster social cohesion and responsibility.





