Statue of 1st doctor of Manipur, Dr Th Goberdhon Singh unveiled
Source: The Sangai Express
Bishnupur, November 08 2018:
MLA Bishnupur AC Govindas Konthoujam unveiled the statue of Dr Thokchom Goberdhon Singh, the first doctor of Manipur as per the historical record of the State, at the Campus of Ningthoukhong Primary Health Centre today.
He is a native of Ningthoukhong in Bishnupur district, who had served the people of the State with utmost dedication and sincerity during his lifetime.
The public ceremony to uncover the statue was organized by Doctor Thokchom Goberdhon Singh Memorial Foundation along with the family members of Dr Goberdhon Singh.
Later, a simple function on "Unveiling the statue of Legendary Doctor Th Goberdhon Singh" was held at Ningthoukhong Bazar Community Hall in which MLA Bishnupur AC Govindas Konthoujam attended the event as chief guest, colleague of Dr Goberdhon, L Henei Chung Kom of Kom Keirap as functional president while Director State Academy of Training Centre Govt of Manipur O Nabakishor Singh (IAS) and ex-President Manipur Sahitya Parishad Prof Dr Ningthoujam Tombi Singh attended the function as guests of honour.
During the function, ex-President Manipur Sahitya Parishad Dr N Tombi Singh narrated the life story of Dr Th Goberdhon Singh to the gatherings and honoured the artist who have created the statue with modest gifts by the Foundation.
Speaking at the occasion, chief guest MLA Govindas Konthoujam said that even though Ningthoukhong is a small dot in the map of Manipur, it has produced many renowned individuals that will be remembered by the generation to come.
It is matter of pride that many famous persons including first doctor, first advocate, first lady teacher and first IAS Chief Secretary among Meetei were born in Ningthoukhong, he said and added that the younger generations must follow the path of such illustrious persons to excel in life.
Guest of honour, Director O Nabakishor Singh said such function to unveil the statue of the eminent personalities who had devoted his life in the service of people will encourage the younger generation to work hard with dedication and will motivate to do something for the society in a positive way.