HERICOUN observes 24th foundation day at Jiribam
Source: The Sangai Express

Jiribam, May 16 2026: Commemorating 24 years since its constitution, the 24th foundation day of Ethno Heritage Council (HERICOUN) was observed today at the office of DESAM Jiribam District Council in Babupara.

The foundation day celebration was organised by the Ethno Heritage Council (HERICOUN) District Council, Jiribam and witnessed the attendance of Senjam Sainik Kumar Singh, president, HERICOUN District Council, Jiribam; Th Jini Devi, convenor, COCOMI Women Wing and N Nivarani Devi, president, Women Association for Socio-Economic & Development District Council, Jiribam as presidium members.

As a mark of honour, traditional shawls were presented to the dignitaries, followed by the lighting of the ceremonial lamps.

Addressing the gathering, N Nivarani Devi commented on the prevailing trend of imposing bandhs and blockades for every other issue and highlighted the need to correct this tendency when the bandhs/blockades are unreasonable.

She added that young people have been dragged into the crisis and are gradually losing interest in their education.

Stating that the Jiribam Bazar is dying, she attributed its deterioration to the setting up of the Inner Line Permit gate/counter here.

She urged the people to unite in demanding the ILP gate to be erected at least 2 kms away from Jiribam Bazar.

Citing the presence of "CID and toll tax booths" driving away customers, she highlighted the need to bring about some changes in these regard.

She urged people to come together to uplift the dying economy of Jiribam.

Meanwhile, Senjam Sainik Kumar said the main contributions of HERICOUN has been in the areas of strengthening the bonds between communities in the hills and the valley and promoting natural and organic products of Manipur.

However, owing to the ongoing crisis, many activities of HERICOUN planned in consultation with the hill and valley communities have been derailed, he said.

After the conflict is resolved, these efforts will resume without fail, he assured.

Students from different educational institutions in the district attended the foundation day ceremony.

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