Dalit Sahitya Academy, Manipur honours achievers
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 24 2024:
Dalit Sahitya Academy, Manipur on Thursday presented awards to 35 individuals in honour of their contributions and achievements in diverse fields.
The awards were presented during an event organised as part of the "Yearlong observance of 133rd birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar" at the Loktak Hall of Manipur Press Club, Imphal.
The event was graced by renowned filmmaker Aribam Shyarn Sharma; Bharatiya Dalit Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi, national secretary, Dr Yumnam Mahendrakumar Singh; Director, AYUSH & Dean, Khongnangthaba University, Manipur, Dr A Guneshwor Sharma; Dalit Sahitya Academy, Assam State Committee, vice president, Dr Ashok Kumar Laskar and Centre for Japanese Language Studies, Imphal, Principal, Irungbam Mangan Singh as presidium members.
Presentation of awards to distinguished Dalit workers, poem recitation session and discussions on present situation of Dalit problems in India & Abroad were the other highlights of the event.