11th AGM and Annual Cultural Program "Tamnagi Khonthang" of AMAND Pune
16th October 2022
11th AGM and Annual Cultural Program "Tamnagi Khonthang" of AMAND Pune
The 11th AGM cum Annual Cultural Program “Tamnagi Khonthang” of the Association of Manipuri Diaspora (AMAND) Pune was held on Sunday, 16th October 2022 at Symbiosis International University, Viman Nagar, Pune.
The Honourable Vice Chancellor of Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Professor Dr. Vivek Saoji and the prominent Manipuri actor-singer Hamom Shadananda graced the program as the Chief Guest and the Guest of Honour, respectively.
AMAND’s President Shri Naorem Giridhar Singh who presided over the program welcomed the august gathering. In his welcome address, Shri Naorem Giridhar wholeheartedly thanked the Honourable Chief Minister of Manipur, Shri N. Biren Singh, for his goodwill message in the 5th AMAND Memoir 2022. AMAND Gen Secy, Er. Y. Sanjoy gave a brief account on the 10-year journey of AMAND and the general secretary report of AMAND’s activities for 2021 and 2022.
The Chief Guest of the program Prof. Saoji appreciated the effort of AMAND towards betterment of the society in general and the Manipuris in Pune in particular. He praised the highly qualified AMAND members who are experts in their own profession for giving additional time and effort on voluntary social work to progress the cause of AMAND. He expressed his desire to organise a joint event for the North East community in Bharati Vidyapeeth University in the days to come.
11th AGM and Annual Cultural Program "Tamnagi Khonthang" of AMAND Pune
The founder members of the association were felicitated during the program. The Chief Guest handed over a memento, cash prize and a Certificate to Mr. Yuireising Ngalung as the winner of the Late Albert Memorial Award for academic excellence. Mr. Ngalung scored the highest mark of 93.17% in graduation among the Manipuri students in Pune in 2022.
Sports personnel who have won international medals, students with very good academic performance in Xth, XIIth, Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees as well as those with extra-curricular achievements were felicitated with young achievers and motivational awards during the program. The AMAND Distinguished Service Award 2022 was conferred to Dr. Huidrom Narendra Singh by the Chief Guest.
The 5th AMAND Memoir 2022 was released by the Chief Guest during the program. As part of the AGM, the present President handed over the executive charge to the new executive committee for the term 2022-2024.
Shri Kulabidhu Chanam, Shri Irom Jiten, Shri Laishram Rishikanta and Rashitombi Huidrom holds the post of President, Vice President, General Secretary and Treasurer, respectively, of the new executive committee.
11th AGM and Annual Cultural Program "Tamnagi Khonthang" of AMAND Pune
The cultural program of the evening was kick started by the four senior-most founder members, namely, Major KY Singh (Retd), Flight Lieutenant W J Singh (Retd), Warrant Officer T Pakasana (Retd) and Dr. Huidrom Narendra by appearing on the stage with elegant Manipuri traditional attire. These guiding stars of AMAND expressed their vision and feelings on the occasion.
The family members of AMAND from nine years old children to 73 years old senior presented various songs and cultural dance forms during the program. Thougal Jgaoi and fashion show showcasing elegant Manipuri women wear were also presented.
The main attraction of the cultural program was presented by the Manipuri actor-singer Hamom Shadananda with his crowd-pulling live performance songs on the stage. Hamom Shadananda gave a rock start performance mesmerizing the audience with his charismatic voice and overall stage command.
The event sponsors, namely S Salon, Pune, 3CIT Solutions & Telecoms (I) Pvt Ltd. Pune, Apunba Fitness Centre, Imphal, Avian House, Imphal, Pushpita’s Artisanal, Pune, Lilibit, Imphal, Hyoid Healthcare & Wellness Centre Pvt Ltd, Manipur and ChingTam, Imphal were felicitated by Shadananda Hamom with mementos. The program was conducted smoothly by Ms. Anju Arambam and Moirangthem Nongpoknganba.
AMAND Joint Secy. Mr Pritam Konsam proposed the vote of thanks to the gathering.
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(Er. Naorem Giridhar Singh)
AMAND, Pune
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This Press Release was posted on 19 October 2022
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