KOKRAJHAR, Jan 3 - The education scenario in Kokrajhar district is not so satisfactory and the results of the last HSLC examination were also not good. Therefore, the parents should be very careful and ensure equality education for their children and the student community should also concentrate on their studies, said Carol Narzary, Deputy Commissioner, Kokrajhar while speaking on the occasion of the ceremonial distribution of the Anundoram Barooah Award to the students of Kokrajhar district who secured first division in the last HSLC examination conducted under SEBA.

As many as 196 students received the award in the function which was held at the Basic Training Centre auditorium yesterday. The Deputy Commissioner, Kokrajhar handed over the award which comprised a citation and a computer set. It may be mentioned here that 15 students took the cheque of Rs. 16,644 instead of a computer set.

The programme was also attended by Rabi Shankar borgoyary, director of Education, BTC. Several dignitaries and invitees were also present on the occasion.