Ratan for policy to promote art in State
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, March 08, 2014:
Eminent theatre personality and Chairman of National School of Drama (NSD), New Delhi Dr Ratan Thiyam was honoured by various social organizations in a function held at the auditorium of JN Manipuri Dance Academy here today.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Ratan Thiyam said that Manipur has no deficits in art and culture, but the products of such rich culture are unsatisfactory.
He further said that a proper policy is required to promote and develop the art and culture of the State.
Everyone must render utmost support and cooperation to bring up the art and culture of the State to a new height, Dr Ratan added.
Noted lyricist B Jayentakumar, film-maker Aribam Shyam, dramatist Oinam Birmangol, Sahitya Akademi awardee A Sonamani, Thouranisabi and other cultural experts were present at the reception function.