7th AGM / Annual Cultural evening, 'Dancing Flute' of AMAND, Pune

11th October 2018

7th AGM / Annual Cultural evening 'Dancing Flute' of Association of Manipuri Diaspora (AMAND), Pune on 7th October 2018

The Association of Manipuri Diaspora (AMAND), Pune organized its 7th AGM cum Annual Cultural evening, "Dancing Flute" on Sunday, the 7th Oct 2017 at the Symbiosis Institute Management Studies (SIMS) Auditorium, Range Hills, Pune, with its motto "Let them know us as we know them".

The program was inaugurated by Hon'ble MLA Dr. Y. Radheshyam Singh as the Chief Guest, in presence of Lt Gen LN Singh, VSM**, Lin Laishram, Model & Actor as the Guests of Honours. The 3rd AMAND Memoir 2018 was released at the hands of the Chief Guest during the program.

Around 350 people including those theatre loving local people as well as many Manipuri families from very far places like Mumbai attended the function. The cultural program was appreciated with huge applause by all.

7th AGM / Annual Cultural evening 'Dancing Flute' of Association of Manipuri Diaspora (AMAND), Pune on 7th October 2018

In his address, Hon'ble MLA Dr. Radheshyam pointed out the necessity of sharing and exchanging diversified cultural heritages of the NE communities with the rest of the country and vice-versa for better understanding and appreciation among the citizens. He said this will bring peace and harmony among different communities of this vast country and hence promote unity in diversity. He appreciated AMAND Pune for promoting national integration, peace and harmony through this universal language called Music.

Along with many other achievers though various fields, the first "Late N. Albert Memorial Award for Academic Excellence 2018" was awarded to Ms. Konjengbam Puspa Devi at the hands of the dignitaries.

The 2nd "AMAND Distinguished Service Award 2018" was also conferred to Maj (Retd) K.Y. Singh at the hands of the Chief Guest.

7th AGM / Annual Cultural evening 'Dancing Flute' of Association of Manipuri Diaspora (AMAND), Pune on 7th October 2018

Many leading agencies like M/s. Filfab Corporation (SMD), Mumbai; M/s. Synergy Holiday Village, Pune; M/s. SALAI Holdings Pvt Ltd, Imphal; M/s. 3CIT Solutions & Telecoms India Pvt. Ltd, Pune; M/s. GRT Legal & Associates, Pune: M/s. Br Agri Factors, Daman; New Waves, Imphal; M/s. Zade Hyundai, Imphal; M/s. Machelva Agro Machineries & Services, Imphal; M/s. Farmers Development Centre, Khurai Thangjam Leikai, Imphal were the event partners.

During the AGM, the new executive body was formed and assumed the charge for holding the office of AMAND, Pune for the period 2018-2020. The new office bearers were also undertaken the oath to take the mission of AMAND Pune to a new height in the days to come.

The new office bearers are -

President : Dr. H. Narendra Singh
Vice President : Shri S. Subhachandra Singh
Gen Secretary : Dr. M. Niraj Luwang
Jt Secretary : Shri K. Pritam Singh
Jt Secretary : Shri Thounaojam Bonbihari Singh (Imphal)
Treasurer : Shri L. Rishikanta Meitei
Info & Publicity Secy : Shri Ch. Kulabidhu Singh
Jt. Info & Publicity Secy : Shri Ranjandra Naorem
Cultural & Sports Secy : Shri M.Nongpoknganba Meetei
Jt. Cultural & Sports Secy : Shri David Huirongbam

Programme was ended with the vote of thanks proposed by Dr. H. Narendra Singh, the new President, AMAND, Pune followed by a dinner hosted by AMAND for all.

(Dr. H. Narendra Singh)
President, AMAND Pune

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