Prof Polem Nabachandra : Manipur State Kala Akademi Award 2011: Literature (Critical Work)
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Prof Polem Nabachandra : Manipur State Kala Akademi Award 2011: Literature
PROF POLEM NABACHANDRA : Akademi Award: Literature (Critical Work)
Born in 1950 at Sagolband Thangjam Leirak, Imphal, Prof. Polem Nabachandra is a noted writer and critic of Manipuri literature, A professor in Manipuri Department of Manipur University, Canchipur, he has authored two books and has edited several critical essays including Minaketan Neinaba Wareng (1997), G.C Tongbra Neinaba Wareng (1999) and Shitaljit Neinaba Wareng (2006).
His works including Ariba Manipuri Sahityagi Saklon amply reflects his deep understanding of Manipuri literature and his analytical abilities for which he has earned commendations from his contemporaries.
A person deeply involved with the literary movement of the State, Prof. Nabachandra has been closely associated with several literary organisations.
Presently he is the President of Naharol Sahitya Premee Samiti, Imphai. He has also been a member Manipur State Kala Akademi General Council and Manipuri Language Advisory Board, Sahitya Akademi.
He was also associated with K.K. Birla Foundation, New Delhi, as the convenor of Manipuri language. At the professional level too he has hold several key positions and is presently Dean. School of Humanities, Manipur University, Canchipur.
For his noteworthy contributions to Manipuri literature and for his critical work, Ariba Manipuri Sahityagi Saklon, Prof. Polem Nabachandra is conferred with Manipur State Kala Akademi Award.
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o Manipur State Kala Akademi Award 2011 ceremony at MCA on 15 April 2014 :: Part 2
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This article was posted on May 26, 2014.
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