Dr Ch Jamini feted
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 19 2013 :
Dr Chongtham Jamini Devi was given a warm reception today on being conferred the 'Biswabara Samman" by the Hindi Sahitya Samelan Prayag for her contribution in the field of literature.
The Award was presented to her in July last.
The Shri Shri Govindaji Rasesori Pala Marup organised a reception function at Keishamthong Elangbam Leikai Imphal with P Bhorot Singh, Retired IAS and Commissioner Art and Culture, Manipur as the chief guest.
Dr N Sukumar Singh, retired Additional Director (Health) and Gurimayum Mani Sharma were the guest of honour and the president of the reception function respectively.
A renowned woman educationist, Dr Jamini Devi is a multifaceted personality who served as first Chairperson of the Manipur State Commission for Women.
As a writer, she has written more than 40 books in Manipuri, English and Hindi.
Her writings dwell mostly on women issues, Manipuri culture, and sports.
She has also written poetry, short stories and travelogues.
Earlier, the Manipuri Sahitya Parishad honoured her with the Sahityabhushan award in 2012 .