Dr Ibeyaima Innovative Award
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, February 16, 2013:
Starting from this year, Manipur Science and Technology Council (MASTEC) would be giving away Dr Ibeyaima Innovative Award to individuals and groups who contributed in the field of science and technology exceptionally.
This was announced by LP Gonmei, Principal Secretary of Science and Technology, Government of Manipur, during a felicitation function of the beneficiaries of Manipuri Association of Canada (MAC) at Hotel Classic here today.
Gonmei attended the function as Chief Guest.
The award has been sponsored by President of MAC Dr RK Shyamananda in the name of his late wife RK Ibeyaima.
The award is to be conferred to individuals, farmers, scientists, technologists, entrepreneurs, NGOs of the State of Manipur for their contributions in the field of science and technology as well as to Government agencies for inventing new scientific technologies.
The award which carries a cash prize of Rs 20,000 along with a memento would be presented on occasion of Manipur Science meet which is held every year from May 11 to 15. Presided over by Dr Khomdon, former Superintendent of JNIMS, the felicitation function was also attended by Dr RK Shyamananda and other members of MAC.