In a first of its kind, a library-cum-employment information centre has been set up in Tamenglong district, Manipur under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) of the Minority Affairs Ministry.
Forest Minister Awangbow Newmai on Wednesday inaugurated the centre which has been set up in the effort to help many struggling students and young people.
The minister, addressing the inaugural programme, called for a change in the mindset of the people. “Infrastructure development is coming up and most importantly, mental developments have to take place,” he said.
The function was attended by deputy commissioner Tamenglong, Armstrong Pame and ADC Tamenglong chairman Namsinrei Panmei among others.
ZBCCNEI general secretary Rev NH Adui dedicated the centre, while RNBA president and Town Baptist Church pastor Rev Namsadai Kamei prayed for the ministerial team during the inauguration programme.
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