New session for first batch of NIT to start from August

IMPHAL: The new session for the first batch of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) will start from August at Takyel in Imphal West, though construction of the class rooms and hostels is taking place. Setting up of NIT is one of major projects announced by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during his visit to Manipur way back in 2007. The state government had earlier planned to set up the NIT in the Kyamgei area in Imphal East but it was strongly opposed by the locals on the plea that the chosen site was agricultural land. tnnChief minister Okram Ibobi Singh , who inspected the construction works of the institute's temporarily site at Takyel on Saturday, said the decision to begin the first session of the institute from next month without any delay was taken keeping in mind the expectations of the general public.

He expressed optimism that from the next session, classes would be shifted to the institute's (original) site at Lamphel Pat near the foothills of Langol not so far from Takyel. The government has already acquired the land for the NIT complex there.

Three classrooms and the multi-storied hostels for boys and girls are under construction at Takyel.

While the ground floor and the first floor of both the hostels have been partially completed, construction work of the third is yet to be initiated. Both the hostels have the accommodation capacity of 75 students, at the rate of 25 to 30 students on each floor, official sources said.

Manipur works minister K Ranjit, education minister DD Thaisii, works' chief engineer and other high ranking officials accompanied the chief minister during his inspection.

Meanwhile the Kuki Student Organization (KSO) , Ukhrul district has organized a felicitation-cum-blessing prayer and seminar for successful students of standard X and XII examinations at Litan Sareikhong village in the district.

Ukhrul assembly legislature Danny Shaiza, while encouraging the brilliant students, asked them to study seriously with dedication in order to serve the society in all aspects.