Imphal, July 7 (MNS/NNN): The three premiere higher secondary schools in Manipur will commence normal class by July 9, T Pramodini Devi, Principal, TG Girls’ Higher Secondary School announced Saturday.
Pramodini announced this while addressing a press meet at the Manipur Press Club which was also attended by Principals and staff of Tamphasana Girls’ Higher Secondary School, Johnstone Higher Secondary School and CC Higher Secondary School.
Pramodini expressed heartfelt gratitude t o the state Education Minister M Oken for construction of new class room buildings and initiation for expansion of science laboratories in the three premier higher secondary schools and introduction of a new means of executing office works through a website.
Session for the year 2012 has been delayed as more students were admitted to these three schools beyond capacity, she cited, adding that the expansion of class rooms are now completed so normal class will be commenced by July 9.
The new hostel building of TG Higher Secondary School whose construction works started back in 2008, has not yet been completed till date, Pramodini lamented. She also urged upon the government to look into the matter in the interest of the student community.
The Kuki students Organisation in a letter to the Education Minister said there is shortage of teachers in hill districts. Classes have started and there will be problems if teachers are not immediately sent. There is shortage of 2152 teachers. Government should re engage 772 teachers on contract basis it was demanded.
The minister was appealed not to deny education to students in hill areas.
Read more / Original news source: http://manipur-mail.com/kso-demands-teachers-for-schools-in-hill-areas-classes-to-start-from-july-9/
