Imphal, Jul 16 (UNI) Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh observed that education is the backbone of the society and giving good education to children is the only means to hone their talents.
He said that there has been huge improvement in school education sector in the past two years. The Chief Minister informed that the overall pass percentage for HSLC examination touched an all-time high of 74.69%, which is the highest since establishment of BOSEM in 1972. Credit for this feat goes to hardworking teachers, he added.
The Department of Education (Schools) and Board of Secondary Education, Manipur (BOSEM) jointly organised the annual prize distribution ceremony for the years 2018 and 2019 with Chief Minister N Biren Singh as the chief guest at City Convention Centre, Palace Compound, Imphal East today.