IMPHAL, June 21: Students should go beyond their school syllabus as there are many more things to learn about other than what is included in their text books, consultant to the government of Manipur and retd IAS Dr RK Nimai said during a meritorious awards distribution ceremony for students.
He was speaking at the Wangkhei Community Hall, Puja Lampak during the distribution of 4th Councillor`™s Meritorious Award, 2015 for students of Ward No 19.
Education is not only about being successful in life, Dr Nimai said.
When students surpass their teachers, physical signs of development will appear on their own in the society, he said.
The award sponsored by IMC ward no 19 councillor Y Ratikumar was awarded to 57 meritorious students of the ward.
The meritorious students include 16 from higher secondary school examination, 2015 (Science stream) conducted by the Council of Higher Secondary Education, Manipur, 24 from the High School Leaving Certificate Examination conducted by Board of Secondary Education, Manipur, 14 Secondary School Examination and 3 from Senior School Certificate Examination 2015 (Science) both examinations conducted by Central Board of Secondary Education.
The award was segregated as 60% and above for Manipur board and 75% and above for students in exams conducted by CBSE.
Councillor Ratikumar said his award is to motivate the students to do better.
The function was also attended by IMC Chairperson A Nimai Sharma, Retd Principal of Biramangol College Dr GA Ibopisak Sharma and Retd Commandant SSB G Churchil Sharma.