World Tourism Day observed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 27 2015:
Like the rest of the world, Manipur celebrated 'World Tourism Day' as different organizations and associations joined hands to promote tourism in Manipur.
As s part of the observation, Manipur Tourism Forum organised a mass rally on the theme 'walk-run-ride for tourism' and it was flagged off from Khuman Lampak by Chief Minister O Ibobi.
Parliamentary Secy.
Tourism, Youth Affairs and Sports M Prithiviraj, Additional Chief Secy.
O Nabakishore, Secy.
of Tourism Nidhi Mani Triparthi, Tourism Director Shyamlal Poonia, Education Secy.
H Deleep, president of Manipur Tourism Forum Dr Th Dhabali, MD of Shija Hospitals and Research Institute Dr Kh Palin and other Government officials took part in the ceremony.
On the occasion, the Manipur Tourism Forum presented 'Media Fellowship Award' to six media persons of the State for exemplary contribution towards promotion of tourism in the State.
Moirangthem Rustum of The Sangai Express, Meisnam Nongpoknganba of Sanaleibak, Thongam Premchand of Poknapham, Grace Jajo of Imphal Free Press, Kshetri Meghajit of Naharolgi Thoudang and Asem Babycha of Hueiyen Lanpao were conferred the fellowship award.
The World Tourism Day observation was endorsed by various organizations like the Manipur Horse Riding and Polo Association, Horse Riding (Pana), All Manipur Football Association, Manipur Institute of Management Studies, MU, Manipur Mountaineering and Trekking Association, Babina Diagnostic, Classic Group of Hotels, Shija Hospital and Research Institute, Manipur Cycle Club, Cube Ten, Green Revolution Society, Manipur Tourism Development Society, KB enterprises ,Royal Riders Manipur, Palliative Society, NEST Advertising, MAMBA, Wilderness and Adventures, Seven Sisters Holidays, Kha Manipur College, All Manipur Gymnasium Welfare Association, Communique Concerns, Sports Academy and film personalities of the State.
The rally culminated at the Kangla where various cultural programmes were also held.