Fine Arts workshop / painting competition held for IDP students at Kwakta relief camp
Source: The Sangai Express

Moirang, June 07 2026: A one-day Fine Arts Workshop-cum-Painting Competition for internally displaced students was held today at the Community Hall of Kwakta Sericulture Training Institute Relief Camp in Bishnupur district.

The programme was Organised by Liklam Ngakpa and witnessed the participation of around 80 internally displaced students from different relief camps.

The competition was conducted in three categories.

In the senior category, comprising students of Classes VIII to XII, participants painted on the theme "Meitei Worship Place or God." Students of Classes IV to VII competed under the junior category on the theme "Aim in Life," while participants in the subjunior category, consisting of students below Class III, were allowed to draw on themes of their choice.

Speaking on the occasion, Liklam Ngakpa secretary Bikramjeet Rajkumar stated that the painting competition at Kwakta Relief Camp was the second such event organised by the organisation, following a similar programme held at Mekola in 2024 .

He said that Liklam Ngakpa is a voluntary organisation formed by likeminded individuals from both Manipur and outside the State who contribute financially, physically and through their expertise to extend support to internally displaced persons.

Bikramjeet explained that the workshop and competition were organised with the objective of providing students with a creative platform to ease mental stress and help them cope with the hardships and challenges they continue to face during their displacement, particularly during the summer vacation period.

He also expressed gratitude to Ashok Arora of Delhi for extending support upon learning about the initiative for IDP students.

The organisers noted that such activities not only encourage creativity among children but also contribute to their emotional well-being by providing opportunities for self-expression and positive engagement.

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