A proposal to open nine new Kendriya Vidyalayas across Manipur was a key focus during a courtesy call by Taorem Pritam Singh, Deputy Commissioner, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), Tinsukia Region, to Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand today.
The meeting, held at the Chief Minister’s bungalow in Imphal, discussed expansion plans of Kendriya Vidyalayas in the state, with proposed schools in districts including Senapati, Kakching, Thoubal, Jiribam, Tengnoupal, Kamjong, and Bishnupur, among others. Taorem Pritam Singh was accompanied by social activist Dayanand Sharma, an alumnus of KV No. 1 Imphal (Lamphelpat).
During the interaction, the KVS official informed that while proposals for new Kendriya Vidyalayas have been received from some districts such as Senapati and Kakching, several others are yet to submit their proposals. He requested the Chief Minister to facilitate early submission from the remaining districts.
He also sought the State Government’s support in providing suitable land and fulfilling essential requirements for the establishment of the proposed schools, stating that expansion of Kendriya Vidyalayas would benefit the overall school education system through improved academic exchange and resource sharing.
The issue of Kendriya Vidyalaya Akampat was also raised, highlighting that the school has been operating from a temporary facility at Khurai Lamlong for over a decade. The Deputy Commissioner stressed the need for land allotment and development to enable construction of permanent infrastructure and urged the Chief Minister’s intervention for an early resolution.
Responding to the concerns, Chief Minister Khemchand assured that the State Government would examine all the issues raised and extend necessary support. He appreciated the role of Kendriya Vidyalayas in strengthening school education and assured full cooperation.
Taorem Pritam further conveyed that, subject to timely support from the State Government, KVS would also consider opening an additional Kendriya Vidyalaya in Imphal to meet the growing demand for admissions.
