IMPHAL, June 14: A joint meeting of civil organizations leaders and St. Joseph`s Higher Secondary Development Committee was held at St. Joseph`s Parish hall, Sugnu yesterday with the objective of uplifting the education system in the area.
The meeting unanimously resolved to upgrade St. Joseph`s High School to the Higher Secondary School level from the next academic session and contribute voluntarily for construction of the school building.
Attending the meeting, Rev Fr Stephen Parish Priest maintained that opening of a higher secondary school in the area will not only benefit catholic faithful but all the people belonging to different communities in Sugnu area will also be benefitted from it.
He said that Catholic Nuns and Priests have sacrificed their lives only for the purpose of educating the common masses regardless of difference in denomination or community.
ECI Superintendent Reverend Onthong; president of Anal Naga Chiefs Association Chakpikarong Block Wl Wangngam; vice-president of Gunpi Area Kuki Chiefs Association Haokhothang Baite and special contractor Ibungo Singh were also present at the joint meeting.