Power Minister lauds Dzongu’s performance in CM’s Merit Scholarship Scheme

WANGCHUK BHUTIA
NAMPRIKDANG, DZONGU, 14 Feb: Development in human resource is essential for the development of the state, said area MLA cum Power Minister, Dzongu constituency, Sonam Gyatso Lepcha while addressing the gathering of teachers and employees of Dzongu constituency here at Namprikdang in Upper Dzongu, North Sikkim on Sunday. Expressing satisfaction over the improvement in education sector in Dzongu the Minister said that Dzongu has done well in the Chief Minister’s Merit Scholarship Scheme this year wherein out of 26 students selected from North district 16 were from Dzongu.  It is the contribution of the teachers that these students have been selected, he added.
The Minister also said that every individual should contribute for the development of the society and stressed that the government is doing everything possible for the people of the state. He informed that four students amongst the top 40 selected will be sent outside Sikkim in the best schools while the rest of the students will be admitted to best schools within the state.
The four students who have been selected in the top 40 have ranked 2nd, 10th, 15th and 22nd out of 200 students.  It may be recalled here that out 0f 22 students selected last year from North District 13 were from Dzongu.
Earlier in his address, Samten Lepcha (Headmaster, Sangdong SS) cum Coordinator highlighted about the Chief Minister’s Merit Scholarship scheme and informed that there should be contribution from the parents as well.  He emphasized on coordination and communication between the teachers and parents for the proper development of the child. He also informed that coaching classes were conducted for students in their respective schools and for Upper Dzongu coaching was held at Passingdang.
The function concluded with the vote of thanks by Nim Pintso Lepcha while it was also attended by Panchayat and Zilla members, teachers, employees of Dzongu.