PAWF Manipur confers awards
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 25 2020:
Patriotic Writers Forum (PAWF) Manipur, handed over Arambam Ibungohal and Binodkumari Literary Award 2019 to rising author of Manipur, MK Sarok Khan, during an event held at Manipur Press Club today.
Social and cultural activist Dr S Manaoton Singh, PAWF president Yaiskul Khwairakpam and Manipuri Literary Society, Imphal president Prahlad Sharma attended the event as the presidium members.
Speaking on the occasion of the award handing ceremony, PAWF secretary Rakesh Naorem said that the number of writers is gradually diminishing from the younger generation.
Predicting that if the present trend continues, then 10-20 years from now, Manipuri literature will be in a precarious condition, he explained that the award ceremony has been organised so as to motivate and encourage the young writers and authors of Manipur.
On the other hand, one of the sponsors, Arambam Meme said that she and Dr Namram Sarat, sponsored the award due to their love for Manipuri literature.