A two-day sit-in protest under the “Disturbance-Free Education Zone” campaign began today at various schools and colleges. The demonstration, organized by the Coordinating Committee on Disturbance-Free Educational Zone Demand, took place at both government and private educational institutions. The protest saw participation from teachers and students across several institutions, including TG Higher Secondary School, Johnstone Higher Secondary School, Millennium Institute of Sciences, Herbet School, Heritage Convent, Wangoi Higher Secondary, Imphal College, Oriental College, and Manipur College, among others.
Addressing the media, N. Thoithoiba, a member of the committee, highlighted the various disturbances impacting the education sector. “The education sector has been disrupted by monetary demands from various organizations, causing significant hardships for both government and private institutions. This pressure on teachers inevitably affects students directly or indirectly,” Thoithoiba said. He also criticized the lack of a transfer policy for teachers, suggesting that it contributes to a disruptive environment. “The state government should avoid creating an atmosphere of nepotism, favoritism, or corruption during teacher transfers,” he added.
Priyanka Kongkham, a student from TG Higher Secondary School, emphasized the importance of a stable educational environment. “Students are the pillars of the state. To ensure a bright future for society, authorities must prioritize a disturbance-free education system,” Kongkham urged. She called on the government to ensure that educational institutions are free from disturbances, enact laws to guarantee at least 220 days of class per year, and avoid politicizing or corrupting the education sector.
