Kwatha Festival 2022 kicks off
Source: The Sangai Express
Tengnoupal, November 11 2022:
TA & Hills Minister Letpao Haokip today inaugurated the 5th Kwatha Festival 2022 at Kwatha village in Tengnoupal district.
The 2-days festival is organised by Kwatha Youth Club.
The inaugural function was attended by Letpao Haokip; CAF & PD Minister, L Sushindro Meitei; Angom Amu Meitei, chairman Kwatha village; DC Tengnoupal, Yumnam Ranjan and Major Sasikumar, 20 Assam Rifles as presidium members.
Speaking on the occasion, L Sushindro announced the construction of a hall within 3 days to accommodate the people coming to participate in "Lai Haraoba" celebration.
Letpao Haokip appealed to the people residing along the road leading to Kwatha village to provide their cooperation in upgrading the road to double-lane.
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Stating that steps will be taken in collaboration with the Department concerned to provide employment to the youths of Kwatha village as per their qualification, he urged all the youths to submit their relevant documents.
As part of his visit, Letpao Haokip also interacted with a 101 years old woman, Takhellambam ongbi Tampak Leima and extended monetary assistance.
The Minister also directed DC Tengnoupal to provide old age pensions to the people above the age of 60 years residing in Kwatha village.
Yumnam Ranjan also declared to adopt 5 poor families of Kwatha village and provide the benefits of various welfare schemes initiated by the Government at the earliest.