IMPHAL, September 25: Manipur Muslim Welfare Organisation (MNWO) and Pangal Student’s Organisation (PSO) Manipur have handed over the pre-matric scholarship for 21 girls of Scholars English Academy, Keikhu Maning Leikai, today.
Speaking to media persons in this regard, the assistant secretary MMWO, MD Isaac, disclosed that the pre-matric scholarships of 21 minority girls, amounting to 9,900 rupees, was found withdrawn from WAKF Board Manipur without the knowledge of the principal or school authority.
He further informed that a complaint was filed in this regard to the MMWO and PSO, following which it pressured the WAKF Board Manipur. An understanding was reached between the two bodies and WAKF board in handing over the scholarships, he added.
The scholarships for the year 2010-11 was handed over to the minority girls in the presence of the MNWO and Pangal Student’s Organisation.
Terming the deprivation of the rights of minority as unfortunate, he appealed all concerned to work for the up-liftment of the minority and prevent such acts in the future.