Dy. CM Nemcha Graces GUNCHU's 5th Foundation Day, Calls Education Key to Healing Wounded Society

Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen on Monday inspired young competitive examination aspirants to pursue their ambitions with determination, become self-reliant and dedicate their knowledge to serving humanity, while describing education as a vital instrument for healing a wounded society.

She was addressing the fifth Foundation Day celebration of GUNCHU – An Institute for Competitive Examinations – held at the ADC Sadar Hills Multipurpose Hall in Kangpokpi, where she attended as the chief guest.

Pastor Seiminlen Chongloi attended as the guest of honour, while representatives of several local civil society organisations, including the Kuki Students' Organisation (KSO), Kuki Tribal Council (KTC), Kuki Youth Union (KYU), Zillai, Thadou Arts and Cultural Association (TAYA) and Kuki Artists' Association (KYA), attended as special guests.

Drawing from her personal experiences and life journey, Nemcha appreciated the humble yet sincere efforts of GUNCHU founder and proprietor Thangboi Haokip and his team in nurturing young minds and serving humanity through education.

She emphasised that success should extend beyond personal achievements and professional accomplishments, urging the aspirants to become responsible individuals who use their knowledge, abilities and opportunities for the greater good of society.

Describing education as a powerful instrument for social transformation, she said it was essential for healing a wounded society, restoring hope and rebuilding a future founded on understanding, compassion and mutual respect.

She also encouraged the young generation to become self-reliant, develop confidence and perseverance, and face challenges courageously rather than depend solely on others for opportunities.

Reminding them that "the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom", she underscored the importance of faith, humility, discipline and moral values in shaping responsible individuals.

According to GUNCHU founder and proprietor Thangboi Haokip, the institute was established on November 1, 2021, in Imphal, following the realisation of the need for a full-fledged competitive examination coaching centre in Manipur. Its operations were subsequently shifted to Kanggui, the district headquarters of Kangpokpi, amid the challenges arising from the ethnic conflict.

He said the institute was founded with the mission of empowering young people and competitive examination aspirants with the knowledge, skills and confidence required to excel at every stage of the recruitment process, including written examinations, personality tests and interviews.

Its academic approach focuses on strengthening foundational aptitude, broadening candidates' knowledge and developing advanced problem-solving skills through structured coaching and simplified teaching methodologies.

"Our team comprises qualified and experienced educators who employ simplified teaching methodologies, conceptual shortcuts and time-saving techniques to help aspirants solve questions efficiently and confidently under examination conditions," Haokip said.

He reiterated the institute's commitment to providing quality coaching at affordable fees, ensuring that financial constraints do not prevent deserving aspirants from pursuing their educational and career ambitions.

Describing GUNCHU as a trusted platform for competitive examination preparation, Haokip said the institute remained committed to nurturing talent, transforming aspirations into achievements and guiding young people towards their career goals.

"Our institute has a long and successful history of guiding students to achieve their goals," he said.

Within a relatively short period of its relocation to Kangpokpi district headquarters, GUNCHU has reportedly produced nearly 300 successful candidates across various sectors, including banking, uniformed services, civil services, the armed forces and the Agniveer scheme and in various other sectors.

Meanwhile, the Kuki Students' Organisation (KSO), Sadar Hills, extended its appreciation to GUNCHU for its contributions to empowering students and nurturing the career aspirations of young people across Kangpokpi district.

In its appreciation message issued on the occasion, the organisation said GUNCHU had emerged as a beacon of hope amid the prolonged conflict in Manipur since 2023, when numerous young aspirants were compelled to seek quality education and competitive examination coaching outside their homeland.

It lauded the institute's commitment, dedicated mentorship and efforts in strengthening the resilience of young people, describing it as more than a coaching centre but an important pillar of educational empowerment and collective progress.

The organisation also appreciated Haokip and his team for their commendable service and encouraged them to continue their mission of transforming lives through education.

The fifth Foundation Day celebration marked a reaffirmation of GUNCHU's commitment to educational empowerment at a time when conflict and displacement have severely disrupted opportunities for many young people in Manipur.

The occasion brought together students, educators, community leaders and public representatives, highlighting the growing importance of accessible competitive examination coaching in shaping the future of Kangpokpi's youth.