Source: The Sangai Express / Newmai News Network
Imphal, November 18:
Gin Gangte, the Headmaster of Bunglon High School (BHS) who had invited former president APJ Abdul Kalam, has reason to smile for his dream has finally turned out to be a reality now, so is the people of Bunglon area who would have now a chance to see 'computer' in front of them.
Speaking from Bunglon to NNN today, Gin Gangte said that he did not feel bad about the delay in installation of computers in the school campus against any one.
Former President of India Dr APJ Abdul Kalam's promise to Headmaster Gin Gangte has finally turned out to be a reality.
Obviously, that brings smiles to thousands of people of Bunglon area in general and the students of BHS in particular when they are extended an opportunity to see 'computer' in front of them, which they have been longing for more than one year after the then President of India assured them.
In what could be termed as a step towards Vision 2020, ten computers and a printer have been installed at Bunglon High School yesterday by Acer India Private Ltd., Pondichery, while the computer networking has been installed by Tracker Technologies Private Ltd., New Delhi.
The computer hall and sciences equipments have been provided by the State Government.
The centre has been set up at the tune of Rs.10-12 lakhs.
Former president of India Abdul Kalam had made a promise to the BHS Headmaster Gin Gangte for providing a computer centre and a science laboratory last year on October 16 during the President's high profile visit to the school.
He assured to provide the centre within six months from the date of his visit.
But after a lapse of exactly eight months after the promised time, BHS has received the assured things.
He also said that, not only would the students of BHS benefit the computer centre, but thousands of people of the area, who are totally on the other sides of digital divides, will be benefited by it.
The centre will target to give practical knowledge to around 15 thousands people within the next 5 years, Gin Gangte said.
Had it been installed at the stipulated time, it would have touched lives of at least a thousand people by now, Gangte lamented.