MMTA celebrates 2nd anniv
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 18 2015 :
The Manipur Mountaineering and Trekking Association (MMTA) commemorated the 2nd anniversary of the successful summit of Mt Everest by MMTA and golden jubilee of the conquest of Mt Everest by Indian mountaineers.
The commemorative function started yesterday and it was jointly organised by MMTA and AMWJU under the sponsorship of Manipur Development Society (MDS).
The closing function held today was graced by Commerce and Industries Minister Govindas Konthoujam, MMTA patron member Yambem (O) Devala, MMTA president Dr L Surjit and AMWJU president Wangkhemcha Shamjai as presidium members.
As a part of the function, prizes were distributed to winners of the speed rock climbing competition held exclusively for journalists yesterday.
The first prize carries Rs 10,000, second prize Rs 5000 and third prize Rs 3000 .
Speaking on the occasion, Govindas Konthoujam hailed the founders of MMTA for developing Lamdan adventure park to the present stage.