Imphal, July 21NNN : Council of Tribal Language and Literature Societies (CTLLS) has urged upon the state government of Manipur to arrange a separate budget in the state Education Department fund to promote tribal literature and languages on Saturday.
CTLLS chairman Raguangning Gangmei made this appeal while felicitating toppers of Ruanglat subject in HSLC exam 2012 at the Manipur Press Club. The programme was organized by Ruangmei Literature Society, Imphal.
Gaikhangam, Home Minister; Z Kikhonbou Newmai, MLA, Tamei constituency; Janghemlung Panmei, MLA, Tamenglong constituency; G Soihem Haomei, Chairman, ADC, Tamenglong; LP Gonmei, IAS, Principal Secretary (Power), Government of Manipur; Norbert Disinang, IAS, Commissioner, Government of Manipur; Thaithuilung Panmei, IAS, Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Manipur and R Hucham Gonmei, IAS attended the function as chief guest and guests of honour respectively.
On the occasion, CTLLS chairman Raguangning Gangmei said it is useless to publish text books of tribal languages as the amount of money sanctioned by the state government to Tribal Research Institute is insufficient.
The government needs its attention and a holistic approach if it really wants to develop tribal literature and languages in the state, he stressed.
Addressing the gathering, state Home Minister Gaikhangam said literature is engrossed in everything so Manipur will prosper when there is development of literature in both the valley and hill.
It is a great pleasure that the Rongmei community which once neglected its resource has now flourishing steadily among the other tribal communities, the Home Minister noted.
He also encouraged the tribal students to work hard to score more marks in Ruanglat subject which has now become a Modern Indian Language (MIL) with an aim to elevate themselves as well as the state.
Gaikhangam pointed out that the Board of School Education, Manipur (BOSEM) gives minimal marks in exams hence it becomes difficult for students who wants to continue their study in other states while seeking admission in educational institutions. “Therefore, it is my desire that the Manipur board emphasize on more teaching and giving liberal marks to the students.”
A total of 250 students had appeared in this language in HSLC exam 2011 as an MIL subject while 372 students appeared in HSLC exam 2012.
This year’s toppers are Ganpatrei Kamei and Kachekgongliu . A case award of Rs 10,000 each was given to them along with certificates. The second highest mark scorer is Mapuiliu Rongmei and he was given a case award of Rs 7,000 with certificate.
Gaithuina Gangmei, Ganchuina Tahimei and Nganahak Kamei secured the third highest marks. A case award of Rs 5,000 was also given to them.
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