Rajya Sabha MP from the State, Wanwei Roy Kharlukhi yesterday inaugurated the new school building of Christ School at Mukroh village in West Jaintia Hills.
The school was established by former minister Dr. Henry Lamin in memory of his mother Christina Lamin.
The inauguration was held with much fanfare and was attended by students, teachers and parents. Chaired by Dr. Melinus Lamin, the welcome speech at the gathering was delivered by headmistress of the school Embhahlang Lamin.
In his speech, Dr. Lamin said that the setting up of the school at Mukroh was not only to honour his mother but also to provide education to children of Mukroh and other villages of Labang-Nongphyllut Elaka which is lagging behind in education and literacy.
Meanwhile, Kharlukhi in his inaugural speech lauded Dr. Lamin for establishing the school to promote education in the area.
Calling on local villagers to give their support to the school, Kharlukhi expressed hope that the school would not only remain for upper primary school level but also grow to secondary and higher secondary school level. He also assured all his support for the school.
Others who spoke at the programme include local MDC Aiborlang Shadap, Laskein Block Development Officer Baristar Niang, Christ King Church parish priest Rev. Fr. John M. Myrboh and Christ School secretary Romeo Lamin.
