Pension scheme for artistes on the card: Okendro
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, February 06 2014:
Education and CAF&PD Minister Moirangthem Okendro has revealed that the State Government is working on to launch pension scheme for the artistes soon.
He was speaking as Chief Guest of the closing function of 11th Ningtham Shumang Khumhei organized by Manipur State Shumang Leela Council at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen, Palace Compound here today.
Minister Okendro further said that the State Government is considering allocation of separate funds for Shumang Leela promotion under the State Budget.
Moreover, the State Cabinet also approved offering government jobs to some film personalities who have bagged individual awards at the national level.
Minister also announced that various other policies and incentives would be introduced by the Government for the promotion of art and culture in the State.
He further assured of rendering all possible assistances to Shumang Leela Council for promotion of Shumang Leela in the State.
The closing function was also attended by MLA of Sugnu A/C K Ranjit as President, while MLA DK Korungthang, MLA O Lukhoi and JS Haopu as Guest of Honour.
Various awards including Ketawn Ideal Awards were presented to the Shumang Leela artistes during the closing function.