Foundation Day celebrated
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 03 2014:
The 10th Foundation Day of Meetei Erol Eyek Loinasillol Apunba Lup (MEELAL), Imphal Nongpok Pana was celebrated today at Chingarel Tejpur, Imphal East.
Thangjam Angoubi Devi, member of Khundrakpam ZP; Sadokpam Tomba Mangang, President of MEELAL; Jamuna Mayengbam, President of MEELAL Nongpok Imphal Pana; Konthoujam Kalachand Singh, Pradhan of Waiton GP; K Ichal, Pradhan of Uyungpok GP; Ng Premjit, ward member of Uyungpok graced the programme as the chief guest, president and guests of honour respectively.
Padmashree Waikhom Gojen Meitei, finance secretary of MEELAL, who was conferred the Padmashree in Literature and Education and the Babu Jagjivanram Kala Sanskriti and Sahitya Akademi Award, was also feted on the occasion.
A cash reward of Rs 10, 000 and a shawl were presented to him.
MEELAL also honoured Ahangbam Shushila Devi on winning the Babu Jagjivanram Kala Sanskriti and Sahitya Akademi Award.
She was presented Rs 5000 and a shawl.
Thangjam Angoubi Devi praised the efforts of MEELAL in preserving and promoting Manipuri language and scripts.
She said that the tireless efforts of the association resulted in introduction of Meetei Mayek in school.
She further assured possible assistance to MEELAL in times to come.