Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, August 20 2009:
The Right to Education Day was held today at the State Guest House, Sanjenthong under the aegis of the Rajiv Gandhi Study Circle (RGSC) to commemorate the 65th Birth Anniversary of former Prime Minister, Rajiv Gandhi.
The occasion was graced by MPCC President Gaikhangam; president of Manipur Pradesh Youth Congress, L Tilotama; former MU's Deal of Social Science, Prof Ksh Bimola; and Principal of RK Sanatombi College of Teachers' Education, Prof S Gyaneshor as the chief guest, president and resource persons respectively.
Speaking on the occasion, MPCC president, Gaikhangam said Rajiv Gandhi was youthful and visionary leader.
While he was the Prime Minister, he had tried to develop three things: information technology, food processing technology, and right to information.
Though people did not appreciate when he initiated to develop them, the fruits of his initiatives are widely appreciated and benefited by the people now, Gaikhangam said.
These are the fruits of Rajiv's visions.
Resource persons of the day, Prof S Gyaneshore and Prof Ksh Bimola spoke on National Policy on Education 1956 and Education and Peace respectively.