AKWU organizes awareness cum get-together
Source: The Sangai Express
Kangpokpi, March 28 2019:
Awareness cum Get-together programme was successfully organized at K Phaizawl village in Kangpokpi District under the aegis of the All Kangpokpi District Workers' Union (AKWU) today.
Azar Leishing, President, United Tribal People's Council, Manipur (UTPCM); Rengsinkhup Rangla, social worker and Micheal Luncha Kipgen, legendary singer attended the event as chief guest, guest of honour and functional president respectively while chiefs of Kangchup area and leaders of UTPCM attended as dignitaries.
In his keynote address, Shontinlal Kipgen, General Secretary, AKWU highlighted the objectives of the awareness cum get-together event after welcoming all the dignitaries on the dais.
Speaking at the occasion, UTPCM President, Azar Leishing said that it is very unfortunate that schemes meant for the tribal people initiated by the Central and State Govt fail to reach the concerned beneficiaries.
He also stressed on the necessity of the tribal people unity while highlighting the various rights of the tribal people during the function.
Rengsinkhup Rangla also highlighted on various schemes under the Department of Labours and also stressed on the recently launched Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) .
As part of the awareness cum get-together event, a Thadou-Kuki (Audio CD) album christened "Pahhoinu-2" was also released by the UTPCM President Azar Leishing and appreciated the young tribal singer for the music.