Cultural varsity will be opened from mid 2016: VC
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, December 12 2015 :
Vice-Chancellor of Cultural University Professor Naorem Khangendra on Saturday informed that the University will be opened from mid 2016 when college session begins.
During an interaction with Hueiyen Lanpao, Prof N Khagendra stated that in connection with the opening of the Cultural University soon, institutes currently under the government such as the Fine Art College, Music College, Dance Colleges have been inspected.
Space has been provided within the Art and Culture complex so that the VC and Registrar could start discharging their duties, informed Prof N Khagendra.
The VC stated that the Cultural University in Manipur was established with the funding of the State Government.
"No aid or fund from outside the State Government has come up so far in establishing the Manipur's first Cultural University", clarified the VC.
"Priorities will be given on providing physical and academic facilities.
Plan is also afoot to introduce a cultural policy in the coming winter session.
Governor who is the chancellor of the university will also be in the core committee and his assent is awaited to constitute the academic council and board of council", stated Prof N Khagendra.
The VC further mentioned that Thang-Ta is a part of the dance form and the art will be included in the Dance College, if necessary.
Manipur's folk songs will also be included in the Music College.