The violence-hit Manipur is slowly returning to normalcy. Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on September 4 informed that the colleges in the state will reopen on September 6.
School Attendance Of Students From Class 1 To 12 Surged
The Chief Minister also said that over the past month, the school attendance of students from class 1 to 12 has surged.
Taking to ‘X’ platform, the Chief Minister said, “Pleased to share that over the past month, school attendance of students from class 1 to 12 has surged to an impressive 90% as we gradually get back to normalcy. The State Govt. is committed to always keep education on priority despite the hard times we have endured over the last few months. Additionally, colleges are set to reopen on September 6th. Let’s continue to prioritize learning and safety for all!”
At least 160 people have been killed since ethnic violence between the Meitei and Koki-Zo community erupted in the state on May 3, when a ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ was organised in the hill districts to protest against the Meitei community’s demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status.
