Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, November 25 2009:
Education Minister L Jayentakumar today inaugurated a library cum information centre at the Thangmeiband Athletic Union (THAU) Sports Complex today.
The inaugural function, organised by THAU and Thangmeiband Kendra Development Committee, was graced by Education Minister L Jayentakumar, MLA of Thangmeiband AC Radhabinod Koijam, president of THAU, Kh Bir Meitei, president of TKDC Ch Dinachandra and advisor of THAU, Kh Momon as the chief guest, president and guests of honour respectively.
Speaking on the occasion, Minister L Jayentakumar observed that 'to live' in the present day is a kind of competition.
Therefore, information has gained importance.
Information is more powerful than guns.
He dedicated the library to be a source of information and knowledge for all.
The minister also promised to donate 20 copies of the book written by his father entitled, 'The Philosophy of the Meiteis before the advent of Vaishnavism' to the library.
The library will remain in the name of the mother of MLA Radhabinod Koijam.
The MLA has donated Rs 7lakh for the construction of the library cum information centre.