The students were given assurance for further assistance by the Asaam Rifles personnel who also highlighted various entry schemes for girls in the defence force.

Even life saving drugs are not available in PHC and PHSC, the Hmar Student Association said.

It was pointed out at the meeting that Pherzawl district has no hospital and people have to depend on Churachandpur District Hospital and so the facilities in the hospital need to be upgraded.

The court directed deputy commissioner of Pherzawl district to make an on-spot inspection and take remedial measures to provide good roads and other facilities which the hill people require.

Manipur Health Minister L Jayentakumar said that eight more new vehicles for the health department and new districts of the state will be reaching the state soon.