Morung Express News
Mon | November 16
In an effort to encourage students preparing for the HSLC Exam 2017, two NCS Officers posted in the remotest part of the state raised funds and distributed solar lamps and other stationeries to HSLC Exam students under Monyakshu-Mopung Sub Division, Mon.
“Many of the students couldn’t study properly at night and had to resort to dimly lit kerosene lamps because of the irregular power supply. So we started a small solar lamp project, raised a small fund from friends and well-wishers and in no time we were able to procure a solar lamp and other stationeries for every student,” said Sentilong Ozukum, EAC, Monykashu Hq.
“Our sub divisions have very low literacy rates and hardly two or three students from the Government High Schools pass the HSLC Exams. So this year, we along with the teachers of the schools are trying our best to help the students pass the HSLC exam which will certainly go a long way in determining the future of the students,” added Yanithung Ngullie, EAC Mopong Hq.
Monyakshu-Mopung circle located in the Indo-Myanmar border is more than 120km away from Mon Hq and has one of the lowest literacy rates in the state.
“We are trying our best to sensitize the people about the importance of education and the development of human resources,” added EAC Monyakshu, who along with his colleague and teachers is on a special mission to improve the educational scenario in the subdivision. Apart from their official duties, the two NCS officers are also actively engaged in teaching in the schools and providing tuitions and coaching to the students after school hours in the evening.
A small prayer programme was held at Monyakshu Town for the HSLC Exam students from all the schools under Monyakshu-Mopung circle, which included Government High School Bumei, Government High School Mopung, St. Xavier High School Changlangshu and Baptist High School Monyakshu Hq. Speaking at the occasion, Lichio Yanthan, Headmaster, Government High School Bumei thanked the District Administration for their noble effort and encouraged the students to leave no stone unturned to make their dreams come true. The two NCS officers further appealed to the parents, leaders and other stakeholders of the sub divisions to give utmost importance to the education of a child in order to help build a brighter future.
Along with the students and teachers, the programme was attended by Village Council members of neighbouring villages, GBs, Church Officials, NGO leaders and two EAC Probationers Tumben Tsanglao and Rohbi Sangtam, who also delivered motivational speeches to the students.
