Second day : Central University Punjab tour to Manipur
- 24th March to 29th March 2023 -

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Second day : Central University Punjab tour to Manipur

Second Day “Yuva Sangam” “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat(EBSB) Central University Punjab at Manipur

Today, on the second day of weeklong exposure tour to Manipur under Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat (EBSB), an initiative by the Government of India, the Yuva Sangam team from CU, Punjab starts the day with Yoga Session in the early morning at Yoga Lab, Department of Physical Education and Sports Science, Manipur University.

As a campus tour of Manipur University, the Team visited the different locations viz various Hostels, Museum, Old Palace, Archeological sites, Different Departmental Blocks, etc.

Second day : Central University Punjab tour to Manipur : interacting with Aribam Shyam Sharma

The CU Punjab youths got delighted while interacting with Shri Aribam Shyam Sharma, a renowned filmmaker and also screened “Yelhou Jagoi” , a documentary film directed by Shri Sharma at the Department of Mass Communication, MU. The film won the National Film Award for Best Anthropological/Ethnographic Film at the 43rd National Film Awards.

A formal Reception Ceremony was held at Court Hall, Manipur University by the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, MU, Prof. N. Lokendra Singh, in the presence of Deans, HoDs, Yuva Sangam Committee Members, Officers of MU and friends from the Print and Electronic media personnel. Hon'ble Vice Chancellor expressed a warm welcome to all the participants by facilitating with Lengyan, a traditional gamosa of Manipur.

Speaking about the Yuva Sangam initiative, Manipur University, Hon'ble Vice Chancellor, said: “ Manipur shared memoir with the state of Punjab in terms of Intellectuals and prominent Government Bureaucrats from Punjab, trade and business etc which help in the developmental spheres of the State ”

Second day : Central University Punjab tour to Manipur

Prof. Ch. Ibohal Singh, Nodal Officer ,EBSB Cell , MU released a short video on the activities performed on the first day of the programme and highlighted importance of strengthening the fabric of traditionally existing emotional bonds between the people of our Country and spirit of oneness focussing on Tourism, Tradition, Development, Technology and People to People connect.

In the evening, her excellency, the Governor of Manipur, Ms. Anusuiya Uikey interacted with the CU Punjab team along with the faculties and officers of the Manipur University.

Interacting with the officials and students participating in the exposure tour, the Hon’ble Governor shared about her involvement in social and political activities right from the college days. She also highlighted the importance of “Yuva Sangam” under Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat (EBSB) - Celebrating India’s diversity and spirit of oneness.

Lastly, the Team paid a visit to Marjing Polo Complex, built on the hilltop of the Heingang Ching, the sacred abode of God Marjing, located in Heingang, Imphal East district.

Second day : Central University Punjab tour to Manipur

(Wangjam Devendra Singh)
Public Relation Officer (i/c),
Manipur University