Mary Kom, Guru Rewben selected for Awards
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, March 19 2012:
M.C.Mary Kom from Manipur would be conferred with the National Tribal Awards, 2011-12 as Best Janjatiya Achiever for outstanding achievement in the field of sports and Guru Rewben Mashangva from Manipur for outstanding contribution in the field of tribal art and culture in category-A .
Binny Yanaga (Maya) would be awarded for Exemplary Community Service rendered to the Scheduled Tribes in category-B .
The National Selection Committee (NSC) headed by Minister, Tribal Affairs & Panchayati Raj, Shri V.Kishore Chandra Deo in the meeting held this month selected the awardees.
In Category 'A' - Best Janjatiya Achiever carries cash prize of Rs.2.00 lakhs, a citation and a trophy and Category 'B' award carries cash prize of Rs.5.00 lakhs, a citation and a trophy.
The Awards would be presented to the recipients during the National Tribal Festival - Prakriti to be inaugurated on 20th March, 2012 at 7 pm in Siri Fort Auditorium.