Imphal, Nov 19 (PTI) Manipur Education Minister S Rajen on Thursday said Sanskrit will be introduced in the curriculum of selected schools and colleges in the state.

Manipur University is also planning to open a department for the subject, he said.

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"Authorities concerned will be approached to speed up the process," an official release quoted the minister as saying.

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