National convention on 'Manipuri Meeteilon as Classical Language' held
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, November 13 2026: A one-day National Convention on the topic "Benchmark for Endorsement of Manipuri Meeteilon as Classical Language Status of Indian Union" was held today at Loktak Hall, Manipur Press Club, Imphal.

The convention was jointly organised by the Directorate of Regional Indian Languages and Research (DRILR), Manipur International University, Classical Manipuri Language Promotion Board, AIMS and UNESCO Club Manipur.

Director, Department of Horticulture and Soil Conservation, K Devdutta Sharma; Managing Director, Imphal Hospital & Research Centre, Dr Chanam Manglem Singh; AMWJU president, Ashem Bhakta Singh; Dr Thokchom Robindro Singh, COA, CAU Imphal; and AIMS president Thonglen Meitei Longjam participated as presidium members.

Dr Thokchom Chandramani moderated the convention, which was held in two sessions.

Speaking at the event, K Devdutta said it is important to give knowledge to the coming generations by scientifically validating and documenting the language, so that it can develop further by connecting the past and present generations.

He said today's convention is a major step towards preserving the traditional knowledge and indigenous knowledge that have come down through generations as a common heritage.

It is also a step towards making Manipuri language a more joyful, meaningful and pure language for use by future generations in their literature, he added.

Eminent personalities from North East India were also felicitated at the programme.

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