HAFLONG: Chief Executive Member (CEM) of Dima Hasao Autonomous Council, Debolal Gorlosa ceremonially distributed free bicycles to the students of Class IX studying in government and provincialized schools of Dima Hasao district for the academic year 2023-24 at NL Daulagupu Sports Complex on Thursday.
The day’s programme began with Jatiya Sangeet and was followed by a welcome speech by the Dima Hasao District Commissioner, Simanta Kr. Das. CEM Debolal Gorlosa attended as the chief guest of the programme and was accompanied by the chairperson Ranu Langthasa, Executive Members (EM) i/c Secondary Education etc. Lalremsiama Darnei and other EMs and MACs of DHAC
CEM Debolal Gorlosa said, “Over the years there was a perception about students from government schools in Dima Hasao not doing well. But this has changed now. It is a proud moment that our government schools. The collective effort of our students, teachers and officials of the department, has reaped the fruit of success by achieving such an outstanding position among all districts in spite of many challenges. I am happy that most of the government schools in the district have 80 to 100 pass percentage.”
He said that to enhance the career growth of students and to provide job opportunities to the people of Dima Hasao, the present government is implementing various development projects like Ekalavya Residential School, Minority School, B. Ed Collage, etc.
Praising the teachers’ community in his speech, CEM Debolal Gorlosa lauded them for their selfless contribution in nation-building. He further said that apart from teaching, teachers should also encourage students to remain physically fit. Encouraging the students, he also spoke about the scope and facilities for those who wanted to pursue a career in sports.
In his speech, Executive Member Lalremsiama Darnei, I/c Education, explained the purpose of the programme and the objective of the scheme. With an aim to improve student enrollment at the High School level, the present government has taken this initiative to motivate the students to continue their studies at all block levels.
The grand ceremony of free bicycle distribution was organized by the Dima Hasao district administration in collaboration with the Inspector of Schools, Dima Hasao. As per SOP released, 2,032 beneficiaries were provided with free bicycles in the Dima Hasao district out of the total 3,69,454 beneficiaries in the State.
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