Assam Rifles to train students from remote Manipur areas for competitive exams
The Hindu
The project has been conceptualised as a year-long mentoring facility for students from underprivileged sections for competitive examinations such as NEET and JEE
An institute to mentor students from remote areas and economically-challenged backgrounds for competitive examinations is being established by the Assam Rifles in Manipur.
The paramilitary force signed an agreement on Tuesday with National Integrity and Education Development Organisation (NIEDO), and Axis Bank to establish the 'Assam Rifles Centre of Educational Excellence' at Kangvai in Churachandpur district.
The project has been conceptualised as a year-long fully residential coaching and mentoring facility for students from economically weaker and underprivileged sections for competitive examinations such as NEET and JEE, a statement said.
The project is expected to be fully functional for the first batch of 30 students by the first week of August, it added.
This will be the second institute in a series of initiatives that aim to transform educational opportunities in remote locations, with the first one coming up in Nagaland.
Governor La. Ganesan said the initiative will provide access to high-quality education facilities to students who are deprived of it.
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