Our Correspondent
Imphal, Oct. 30: Colourful cultural performances marked the 33rd foundation day celebration of the Government Deaf and Mute School (GDMS), Takyelpat which was held in Imphal on Monday.
Manipur’s Social Welfare and Cooperation Minister Nemcha Kipgen; State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities Manipur Dr RK Kumarjit Singh and Joint Director Surrender A Shishak of Social Welfare, Manipur besides Headmistress N Kalpana Devi of the school attended the foundation day celebration.
Speaking on the occasion, Minister Nemcha Kipgen said that the problem of shortage of teaching staffs as highlighted by the school’s authority is already in the pipeline for its fulfilment.
She also informed the gathering that the state Social Welfare department being the nodal department is taking all efforts to coordinate with other line departments to convert the various provisions of the Rights of Persons with disabilities Act, 2016 into a real practice.
She also called upon all the concerned authority to come forward with their grievances to ensure best opportunities for the welfare and an inclusive development being a concern for all the differently-abled persons.
She also lauded the teachers of the school for imparting many valuable lessons on top of their academic syllabus, with an indomitable spirit so that the student can boost their self-confidence to be a successful citizen.
As part of the celebration, students who successfully passed out in the matriculation examination 2016 and 2017 and also best teacher for the year 2017 were facilitated with gifts and cash award.
