Manipur students denied admission to RIMS

By Our Correspondent

IMPHAL, SEPT. 23. The authorities of the North Eastern Council (NEC) have denied admission to 34 students from Manipur in the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) as the Manipur Government is unable to clear its debt. Though these students were selected this year, there was no indication as to when they would be admitted as the classes had started since August.

The State's coffer is empty and the Government is unable to pay salary for months together. The NEC pays 50 per cent of the expences of the RIMS, while the balance is shared by the North Eastern States, except Assam.

Besides, a State Government has to pay in advance 50 per cent of the fees at the time of admission. But it is impossible for the Manipur Government due to prolonged financial crunch.

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