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CM inaugurates library building
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 30 2016:
Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh today inaugurated a new building of Imphal Public Library at Uripok Sorbon Thingel Leikai,.
The function was organised by executive committee, Imphal Public Library and Community Development Society, Uripok Sorbon Thingel.
While speaking as chief guest, Okram Ibobi Singh stated that the Government has been planning to establish one library each in all districts of the State.
Library is a treasure and temple of knowledge and a boon to people.
It is the place where knowledge is preserved.
A good library would be very useful for the future younger generation.
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"Manipur is advancing in Information Technology, through internet and Wi-Fi.
We know what is happening around the world.
Internet connection at the library would be very helpful to the readers", Ibobi stated.
He called upon the people of the locality to treat the library as their own property.
He also assured to provide recurring grant to the library as assistance from the Government if possible for promoting the library.
As a part of the function, gifts were presented by the chief guest to elders of the locality who are above 80 years of age.
It may be recalled that the Library was established in 1938 as Khwai Public Library and renamed as Imphal Public Library in 1947.It was existed alongside the Nambul River until demolition on 6th April, 1994 for expansion of Imphal city.
The Imphal Public Library has been a pioneer in the library movement in Manipur and has deep-rooted historical significance.
The function was also attended by MLA Uripok A/C L Nandakumar Singh, Commissioner (Art & Culture/YAS) H Deleep Singh, Commissioner (Transport/Edn) M Lakshmikumar Singh, Commissioner (Rev/Works/IPR) K Radhakumar Singh and president, Manipur Library Association (MALA) K Chaoba Singh as guests of Honour.
President, Imphal Public Library, Lt Col (Retd) S.Tekendrajit Singh attended the programme as president.
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