Sahitya Samman Sammelan
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 16 2014:
The 3rd Rastriya Dalit Sahitya Samman Sammelan was held at Manipur Press Club organised by the Dalit Sahitya Academy, Manipur today.
Speaking at the occasion, Lok Sabha MP T Meinya urged the public to give awards to those who have achieved certain outstanding feat in a field.
He further said 'the work culture in our State has decreased tremendously'.
He therefore urged the people of the State to maintain work culture which 'we had in the past'.
Awards consisting a certificate and citation were given to eighty persons who are working in different fields by the Dalit Sahitya Academy, Manipur and four teachers who have won National and State award were felicitated today.
The function was attended by AMWJU president Wangkhemcha Shamjai and National Secy BDSA, New Delhi, Y Mahendrakumar Singh among others.