CM presents awards
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 17 2016:
Chief Minister Okram Ibobi has said that the
culture of Manipur comprises of both the facets of hill and valley
areas.
He was speaking as chief guest at the 58th foundation day
celebration cum awards presentation held at Chandrakirti au-
ditorium today.
The Chief Minister urged the writers to take proactive roles
in bringing peace and tranquillity in the State.
Ibobi said that concrete suggestions regarding assistance to
the writers would be welcomed by the State Government.
He further said that the Government would allot land for
the construction of an office building of Cultural Forum,
Manipur as soon as possible.
Art and Culture Commissioner Kangjam Radhakumar and
Cultural Forum, Manipur president Prof Naorem Khagendra
were the guest of honour and president of the function.
Later, the Chief Minister presented awards to 16 distin-
guished artistes, writers and personalities at the function.