IIIT Manipur hosts 'Empowering education through mother tongue'
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, August 10 2025: The Indian Institute of Information Technology, Manipur hosted a 1-day programme titled, "Empowering Education Through MotherTongue",at its City Campus, Mantripukhri, Imphal on Saturday.

Joinfly conducted with Mylai Thiruvalluvar Tamil Sangam and the Federation of International Thirukkural Forums of Thiruvalluvar Chair, Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai, the event emphasised the significance of learning in one's mother tongue, aligning with the National Education Policy 2020 and advocating a decolonial approach to education.

As per a release issued by IIIT Manipur, the day began with a spirited quiz competition on the theme, "Empowering Education Through Mother Tongue" .

In the school category, conducted in 'Meeteilon', six selected schools participated - Rama Krishna Mission School, Imphal; Keishamthong High School; JNV Imphal West, JNV Bishnupur; Srivan Higher Secondary School; and Central High School, Chalou.

Rama Krishna Mission School, Keishamthong High School and JNV Imphal West won the 1st, 2nd & 3rd positions respectively.

A parallel quiz for BTech Engineering students was also conducted.

In the afternoon, school students attended screenings of documentary films on MK Binodini Devi, GC Tongbra, and Laishram Samarendra, offering valuable insights into Manipuri literary and cultural heritage.

The prize distribution ceremony was graced by dignitaries, including Prof N Lokendra Singh, Vice-Chancellor, Manipur University; Prof Krishnan Baskar, Director, IIIT Manipur; Kalaimamani Dr Murugan and Dr Rajeswari Murugan of MTS Academy, Chennai.

Lifetime Achievement Awards were also presented to Prof S Arumugam, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Open University; and Dr Thangjam Dhabali Singh, Chairman and MD of BABINA Group of Companies.

The Treasure Trove of Scientific Award went to Prof Ksh Lal Bihari Sharma of Manipur University.

The Treasure Trove of Arts and Culture Award was conferred on Dr Gurumayum Bijoykumar Sharma, Manipuri writer and critic; Koijam Premkanta Meitei, Pena Artist; Lansana Chanu Thokchom, folk singer; and London Keithellakpam, Manipuri fiction writer.

Appakutty Vedarathinam, Managing Trustee of Kanya Gurukulam Women Welfare Trust, Tamil Nadu, received the Treasure Trove of Knowledge Award 2025 .

The event also saw the release of the 66th edition of Ariviyal Poonga.

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