Upgrade MUC to Central varsity: MP Sanajaoba tells Pari
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, August 09 2021:
Titular king and Rajya Sabha MP Leishemba Sanajaoba drew the attention of the members of Parliament to upgrade Manipur University of Culture (MUC) to a Central university.
Raising the matter as special mention during the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament Monday, Leishemba Sanajaoba said it is well known among people that Manipur contributed a lot to the country in the field of sports and culture.
The government of Manipur established MUC in 2015 with the main objective to preserve and promote the rich cultural heritage of Manipur.
However, state government is finding it difficult to ensure smooth functioning of the invaluable cultural university due to poor financial condition and resources, he said while highlighting to members of the House about the rich art forms of Manipur like Raas Lila, Thang-Ta and Manipuri Nat Sankirtana.
Leishemba Sanajaoba also told the House that Manipuri Raas Lila is not only one of classical dances of the country but also finds space in the global cultural platform.
He also said that Manipuri Sankirtana is one art form included in intangible cultural heritage of the world.
Not only of Manipur, students from different states of the country and from abroad particularly from neighbour ing countries like Myanmar and Bangladesh want to learn these art forms, he said and drew attention of the Union government to upgrade MUC to a Central university so that students from other parts of the country and abroad could avail facility to study at the lone cultural university of Manipur.