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The Siamsinpawlpi (A Paite Students' Welfare Association) is the apex student body of the Paite-Zomi people, established on the 13th January, 1947. Since its inception, the Pawlpi (Organisation) has been working for the educational, Social and Economic upliftment of the people. Way back in the mid-twentieth century, when the Zomi people were still illiterate and ignorant of the importance of education, a handful of educated pioneers of education from the tribe had started the organisation with the motto - learn, labour and serve. At present, more than three-fourth of the Paite people are literate, and schooling becomes a must even for those who could not afford.
Today, the Siamsinpawlpi, with its General Headquarters at Lamka, Manipur, and Headquarters at Delhi and Aizawl, with Joint Headquarters/Blocks/Branches/Units at many parts of Manipur and cities like Shillong, Guwahati, Pune, Mumbai, Bangalore, etc. and those of its educated members in different parts of India and the world, contribute their might in working for the welfare of the Paite students in particular, and its people in general.
The Pawlpi runs a school, the Siamsinpawlpi Residential School which was established on the 8th October, 1998, under the Ministry of Tribal Welfare, Government of India. Another project, the Pumbuk Project - a centre for rehabilitation for drug-addicts is under way and soon to be initiated. The Pawlpi also has Siamsinpawlpi Foundation Trust, which avails a 0% interest loan facilities without liabilities for the poor and needy students in professional courses. The Pawlpi continues to work with other like-minded Student Organisations and NGOs for the welfare and cause of the student community.
Founded on sound principles, the activities of the Siamsinpawlpi include imparting free coaching to HSLC candidates and other competitive examinations, career counseling, tapping and nurturing talents in games and sports, arts and crafts, holding seminars and presentations for farmers, etc. Its annual magazine, "The Siamsinpawl" published every year since... serves as a beacon light for the students and bring about social, economic, and political awareness, and literary upliftment of the people.
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