Padmashri awardee Th Chaoba feted
Source: Chronicle News Service
Bishnupur, April 17 2023:
Former Union minister Thounaojam Chaoba Singh, who was recently conferred the Padmashri in recognition of his endeavour towards uplift of rural agriculturists and encouraging youth to pursue sports, was felicitated at KVK, Utlou seminar hall on Monday.
The felicitation function organised by KVK Utlou in association with Senior Citizen and Intellectual Association, Nambol Kendra and farmers working under the Utlou KVK was attended by Intellectual Association president T Ibotombi Singh, Ishok Gram Panchayat ex-pradhan W Deven and K Sanahal, and BJP Kishan Morcha Bishnupur District president K James as presidium members.
Speaking on the occasion, Th Chaoba conceded that he received the prestigious award due to the support and cooperation of the fanning community in particular and the public in general.
While recounting that he started establishing various clubs since 1950 and is architect of the cycle symbol of the Manipur People's Party, Chaoba expressed elation that he is the first recipient of the Padmashri in public affairs from the north eastern states.