IMPHAL, June 17: State PHED, Labour & Employment Minister I Hemochandra was felicitated today at the Leimayol Arts Centre by the Model Club, Chingnamakha.
A meritorious award ceremony was also held during the felicitation programme where 82 meritorious students of the constituency were awarded.
Speaking at the felicitation, Minister Hemochandra expressed gratitude and acknowledged the organizers for the warm welcome accorded to him.
Starting from where the state Home Minister Gaikhangam had elaborated yesterday, the state PHED Minister said developing only Singjamei constituency will not develop the state.
He continued, “We have to develop the entire state with all the 60 constituencies” and urged all to join hands to develop the whole state.
He elaborated that he will provide any possible help to the people and co-operate with them in the endeavour to develop the state.
While congratulating the organizers for felicitating the students, he assured his contribution in organizing such felicitations every year.
Elaborating on the teacher student relationship, he said a teacher’s most important duty is to understand how to produce a good student and act on it.
He continued that the teachers should manage and guide their students along the right path. They should understand the strength and weakness of each student and guide them accordingly.
Meanwhile, he said that questioning is the essence of life, we should not be afraid of questioning and said without soul a body is useless.
Meanwhile, Social Activist, Dhanabir Laishram who was a guest of honour at the felicitation programme said teachers in the state are yet to fully understand the essence of being a teacher which is unfortunate not only for the students but for the whole state.
He elaborated that students should also understand their duties, otherwise their studies will be of no use, he added.
The social activist also said that with the rise in numbers of students in the state, the authorities should ensure that quality education is provided to all students of the state.
Chief Engineer, PHED, Haobam Sunil Singh said the people of state can compete with anyone in any field.