KANGPOKPI, Nov 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday virtually laid the foundation stone for a new Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) at Songpejang village under Sadar Hills West in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district. The district-level ceremony was led by Deputy Commissioner Mahesh Chaudhari, IAS.
Speaking at the event, Chaudhari described the launch as a major milestone for the district, noting that Kangpokpi already houses one EMRS at Sapormeina. He said the new school would be a “game changer” for the region, helping uplift academic standards and foster healthy competition among educational institutions. Highlighting the success of the Sapormeina EMRS, he expressed optimism that the upcoming institution would further strengthen educational opportunities for tribal students.
The Deputy Commissioner thanked district officials, civil society representatives, and community leaders for their support, and conveyed gratitude to the Prime Minister for prioritising educational development in tribal areas.
EMRSs, established by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, are fully residential institutions that provide free, quality education to Scheduled Tribe students from Classes VI to XII. The schools include separate hostels for boys and girls, and all teaching and non-teaching staff reside on campus to ensure holistic development.
The event witnessed the presence of ADM N. Shokhongam Baite, IAS; SDO T-Waichong Hemant Kumar, IAS; Lamminlal Simte, MCS, AC to DC; SDO Champhai; several SDOs and DLOs; along with students and villagers.
