Manipur Sahitya Parishad honours writers/artistes
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, June 24 2022:
The two-day celebration of the 88th anniversary of Manipur Sahitya Parishad along with its 87th annual meet culminated at the auditorium of JN Manipur Dance Academy here on Friday with distribution of Upadhi and cash awards to 29 renowned authors and artistes.
The valedictory function was attended by Manipur Sahitya Parishad ex-president Thoidingjam Tombi as chief guest, Parishad president Longjam Joychandra as president and Manipur University of Culture VC Prof P Gunindro as guest of honour.
During the function, Sahityabhushan was presented to Aribam Kumar Sharma of Wangkhei Thambalkhong; Kavyabhusan to Thangjam Ibopisak of Wangkhei Thangjam Leikai; Sangeetbhushan (Matam Ishei) to Nandeibam Sushila of Yaiskul Moirangkhom; Sangeetbhushan (Nat Sankritan) to Khwairakpam Yaimabi of Moirang Phairembam Leikai; Nityaratna to Maisnam Kaminikumar of Sagolband Kangabam Leikai; Nityabhushan (Raas) to Sanglakpam Khogendro Sharma of Khongman Zone-I; Natyabhushan (stage drama) to Wairokpam Kamni of Uripok Khumanthem Leikai; Natyabhushan (Goura Leela) to Brajabashimayum Jugolchandra Sharma of Keishamthong Hodam Leirak; Gaveshnabhushan to Naoroibam Indramani of Sagolband Naoremthong Khumanthem Leikai; Kalabhushan (Painting) to Aribam Joychandra Sharma of Brahmapur Laipubam Leikai; Kalabhushan (Thang-Ta) to Khoisnam Dhaballo Khaba of Nongmeibung Khoisnam Leikai; Kalabhushan (Lairik Thiba) to Okram Khongnem of Thoubal Ningombam Leikai; Badyabhushan (Pung) to Nameirakpam Manglembabu of Loitang Khullen; Thanga Ashangbi cash award to Laitonjam ningol Konsam ongbi Sanahanbi of Takhel Leikai Sega Road; Guru Maisnam Amupu Samman to Phurit-shabam Chandra of Salung pham Mayai Leikai; Rajkumari Memorial award to Thongam Goshe Meitei of Nagamapal Singjubung Leirak; Nongmaithem Brajabidhu Singh cash award to Oinam Kerani of Thanga Ngaram; Shrimati Thokchom ongbi Manimacha Devi Memorial award to Sapam Modhu of Yumnam Khunou Mamang Leikai; Lama bam Jadumani Memorial cash award to Thounaojam Nobin of Kyamgei Maning Leikai; Guru Thokchom Angouba Memorial award to Shrimayum Nabakumar Sharma of Kakching Khunyai Leikai; Ustad Devo cash award to Haorongbam Basanta Singh of Badarpur village, Cachar district, Assam; Khoirom Ingoba award to Leishangthem Khomei Singh of Leishangthem Khongmanung Mayai Leikai; Telem Abir cash award to Sarungbam Ranbir of Singjamei Chongtham Leikai; Dr Lamabam Kamal Memorial cash award to Birendrajit Naorem of Singjamei Makha Naorem Leikai; Dr Jamini Devi award to Dr Haobam Nalini Devi of Sagolband Kangabam Leikai; Ashangbam Minaketan memorial cash award to Ibosana Yambem of Tentha Khongbam Mayai Leikai; Elangbam Dinamani Sahitya award to Dr Samurailatpam Shantibala of Khongman Mangjil; Bachaspatimayum Chitreshwor Sharma memorial award to Irungbam Basanta of Wangkhei Khunou; and Ayekpam Shyamsunder cash award to Rajkumar Mobi Singh of Singjamei Mathak Thokchom Leikai.
The awards carry cash prize, honorary stole (leng-yan) and a certificate each.
Speaking on the occasion, Thoidingjam Tombi remarked that although there are around 1800 languages in the country, only 6 have obtained classical language status.
He then said that around 70 percent of the efforts/processes needed to elevate Manipuri language to classical language status have been completed, while appreciating the announcement of Rajya Sabha MP and titular King Leishemba Sanajaoba that it will soon be granted the classical language status.
Stressing the need for the authors and literary organisations of the state to keep a close watch on the matter, Tombi, however, lamented the sad status of the Art and Culture Department.
As such, he urged for allocating more budget to the department, while exhorting the authors of the state to publish their works, thereby helping to expand the literary wealth of the state.
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