Haflong, January 7, 2021: Assam Minister for Welfare of Minorities and Development, Ranjit Dutta unveiled the foundation stone of Model Residential School at Heuwangberam under Mahur Development Block in Dima Hasao district today.
The ceremonial unveiling programme was attended by Chief Executive member of N.C. Hills Autonomous Council, Debolal Gorlosa, MLA of Haflong B.B. Hagjer, NCHAC Chairperson Smti. Ranu Langthasa, Executive Members like Lalremsiama Darnei, Namrothang Hmar, Paudaming Nriame, Nipolal Hojai; MACs, Superintendent of Police, Jayant Singh and and other officials from the district line departments.
Besides, the programme was also attended by the high rank officials from Guwahati, Syeda Hasina M. Rahman, ACS, Secretary to the Govt. of Assam, Welfare of Minorities & Development Department and Mahmood Hassan, ACS, Director, Char Areas Development, Assam.
Addressing the gathering, Minister Dutta informed the gathering that the Model residential school is to be constructed at a cost of Rs 30.42 crore under Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram, Ministry of Minority Affairs.
He stated that the school is to provided educational empowerment for the students belonging to minority communities. He asserted that this will be equipped with all the modern facilities and will be totally free. He also informed that the institute after its completion would have academic and administrative block, hostels, teachers and staff quarters, guest house and dining-cum-kitchen.
Speaking on the occasion, CEM Debolal Gorlosa appealed to the general public to thrive for the welfare of all sections of the society. He pointed out that the people of the district get many development under the present government. So, he expressed hope that if establishment of such schools continue in Dima Hasao, the district will one day be an Education Hub for the people of this region.
Earlier, the Deputy Commisioner of Dima Hasao district Paul Barua, in his welcome speech, briefly explained about the scheme.
That was followed by presentation of traditional dances by cultural troupe from some local tribes of Mahur area.
The gathering was also addressed by local MLA of 16-Haflong BB Hagjer, NCHAC Chairperson Smti. Ranu Lanthasa, Executive Member Smti. Nandita Gorlosa and others.
The programme come to conclusion with vote of thanks from Ngulminlal Lienthang, who is the present MAC of Borail Constituency and Block Level Committee Chairman, Jatinga Valley development block.
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