1st anniv of Directorate of Language observed
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, August 21 2014:
The 1st anniversary of Directorate of Language Planning & Implementation and 18th anniversary celebration of Manipuri language's inclusion in the 8th Schedule was observed by the Directorate at its office premises located at Old Lambulane here yesterday.
Padmashree RK Jhaljit and Dr Laishram Mahabir, Director of Directorate of Language Planning & Implementation graced the occasion as Chief Guest and President respectively.
Prof Elangbam Dinamani, president of Manipuri Sahitya Parishad; Uttam C Laishram, Director (Science & Technology), Government of Manipur and A Ibomcha Sharma, news editor of AIR Imphal were also present on the occasion as Guests of Honor.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof Dinamani said that people should love, respect and extensively use the Manipuri language as all these are required to flourish the language and pointed out that Manipuri language will not be affected by mere inclusion of some words from other languages.
He also stressed on the need for educating the younger generation on the importance and value of Manipuri language.