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Imphal September 10: Presentation of Governor’s Award, 2012 and Rajkumari Sanatombi Devi Award, 2012 was held today at Asha Jina Complex, North AOC, Imphal with Governor of Manipur Shri Gurbachan Jagat, Chief Minister Shri O. Ibobi Singh and Education Minister Shri Moirangthem Oken Singh as Chief Guest, President and Guest of Honour respectively. Smt Kiran Jagat, First Lady of Manipur graced the function as Special Guest.
Km. Dianacy Ningthoujam, Class XI of RK. Sanatombi Devi Vidyalaya, Haotal Pangei was the recipient of the Governor’s Award for the year 2012. She was given a certificate with a cash prize of of Rs. 15, OOO/- for her excellence in academic and co-curricular activities. The 7 RK Sanatombi Devi Award winners in different fields were Shri Chandam Achouba Singh of St. Joseph’s School, Sangaiporou, Imphal (HSLC Exam 2012 topper), Smt. Niangzavung Asstt. Teacher, Phungkhothang Govt. High School, Churachandpur (Teacher), Miss Rajkumari Rabika Devi of Heirangoithong Maibam Leikai, laaphal West (Fencing), Miss Shougrakpam Aruna Devi of Irom Meijrao Maning Leikai, Imphal West (Armwrestling), Miss Tongbram Monorama Devi of Patsoi Part II Awang Leikai, Imphal West (Cycling), Ms. Mayanglambam Sumati Devi of Haobam Marak Keisham Leikai, Imphal West (Physically Challenge) and Ms. Ngangom Manihal Devi of Imphal East Traffic Police (Traffic Police). They received a certificate and a cash award of Rs. 5,0007- each.
Speaking at the occasion, Governor Shri Gurbachan Jagat said that Human Resource Development is vital to a nation’s strength, progress and prosperity and education is one of the key elements. It is imperative for all of us to do everything possible to inspire, encourage and support the students so that they are able to play a meaningful and determined role in the nation’s future, he added. He congratulated the founder and Chairman, Managing Committee, R.K. Sanatombi Devi Vidyalaya Th. Haridas Singh and his associates for their immense contribution to the society particularly in the field of education.
In his presidential speech, Chief Minister Shri O. Ibobi Singh said that north eastern region in general and Manipur in particular have lagged behind in the field of educational opportunities. Thousands of Manipuri boys and girls go to outside states in quest for educational degrees and skills. The Chief Minister said that a good education outside the state is not something which everyone can afford. What we need is educational and professional ‘centre of excellence’ located within our reach, he added.
The Chief Minister further said that the State Government has been making efforts to meet the ever growing need of educational and professional learning. He said that the State now has its own full-fledged medical college JNIMS and National Institute of Technology (NIT). The Chief Minister informed that the Government of India has also agreed to set up a Dental College in the State which would start functioning from this year.
The Chief Mjrn’ster also said that the State of Manipur is full of potential. Many illustrious students and toppers of various examinations have been produced. Md. Ismat who topped the class XII CBSE Examination 2012 is an example, the Chief Minister said and added that his achievement shows the inherent talent of younger generations. We need to recognise such brilliant minds, the Chief Minister further said.
MLA Shri Victor Keishing; former Vice Chancellor Manipur University and former Chairman, Manipur Public Service Commission Prof IS Khaidem; Retd IAS Officer Shri A. Halim Chowdhury and teachers and students of RK. Sanatombi Devi Vidyalaya were also present on the occasion.
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