Imphal, October 16: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Friday assured a delegation of the Maram Students’ Union that key developmental issues concerning the Maram community would be taken up on a priority basis.
The chief minister met the delegation, led by union president Ngouning Mathew, at his Secretariat in Babupara, Imphal, where they discussed several issues related to education, sports infrastructure and public facilities.
The delegation raised the need for the development of Don Bosco College, Maram, construction of a sports complex in the area, and inclusion of the Maram language in the syllabus for Classes 11 and 12. The language has already been included in the curriculum up to Class 10.
They also urged the government to expedite the construction of the Tribal Guest House in Imphal and ensure the timely completion of ongoing projects for the welfare of students and the wider Maram community.
The chief minister assured the representatives that the issues raised during the meeting would be examined on a priority basis.