Ist Debajani Leima Memorial Award
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, March 24 2012:
In commemoration of the 27th death anniversary of Lukram Debjani Leima, Debjani Leima Foundation (DLF) and Manipur Debating Society would be organizing a state level debating competition (Graduate &above) for presentation of Ist Debajani Leima Memorial Award on April 12 at Manipur Press Club.
The topic of the competition would be on "Privatisation of education has brought down the quality of education in India" .
The first top three winners of the competition would be presented a cash reward of Rs 7000, Rs 5000 and Rs 3000 respectively along with certificate and memento each.
The prizes of the competition would be presented at Manipur Press Club on April 13 at 1 pm.
Interested persons may obtained the form for participation in the competition from Manipur Press Club (Majorkhul), Sunil Infosys (MU Campus), Mahima Enterprises (Chingmeirong Khongnang Ani Karak), Somen Pharmacy (Wahengbam Leikai) and M-Colour Photo Studio (Tera Keithel) .
Born to Late Dr Lukram Kulladhaja, who was the first veterinary surgeon in Manipur and late Lukram Thambal Angoubi and married to Maisnam Gopal of Sagolband Wahengbam Leikai, late Lukram Debjani Leima completed her post-graduation in Political Service in 1971 from Gauhati University and later served as Librarian at Maharaj Bodhachandra College since 1975 till her last breath.
During her lifetime, she contributed her mite towards promotion of education among the people of the state, specially women.
It is in recognition of her contribution in the field of education, the Foundation has instituted an award in her name.