Biswajit fetes Padmashri H Radhe
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, February 03 2021:
Textiles, Commerce and Industries Minister Thongam Biswajit Singh today feted Padma Shri awardee Hanjabam Radhe Devi for bringing laurels to the State at the conference hall of his office located at New Secretariat.
Addressing the gathering Biswajit stated that the Central Government has now acknowledged and recognised the hard work of the artisans of Manipur by conferring Padmashri to Hanjabam Radhe Devi and folk singer Rewben Mashangva.
He also highlighted the importance of potloi and stated that potloi is an indispensable part of Manipur's culture and tradition.
He elaborated that Rewben Machangva played an important role in reviving and promoting folk music of the Tangkhul tribe.
The Minister maintained that today's youth should focus more on innovative ideas related to the rich culture and tradition of Manipur and added that everyone in society has a key responsibility for bringing development.
Speaking on the occasion Padmashri Hanjabam Radhe Devi appealed to the younger generation who are working in the field of potloi making not to distort the original pattern and style of potloi.
At today's event, she was feted with a traditional shawl along with a cash prize.
The felicitation function was organised by the Directorate of Handlooms and Handicrafts in collaboration with Manipur Handlooms and Handicrafts Development Corporation Limited.
The function was attended by Chairman of Manipur Handloom and Handicraft Development Corporation Limited S Achouba Singh, Director of Handloom and Handicraft Lamlee Kamei along with officials of the Directorate.