Literary award for N Birendrajit
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, June 15 2014:
The 6th Manipur State Award for Literature would be presented to Birendrajit Naorem for his book, 'Turel Nangdi', a collection of poems, during a function to be organised by the Department of Language Planning & Implementation, Government of Manipur at JNMDA hall on June 17 at 3 pm.
The award presentation ceremony would be attended by Governor of Manipur VK Duggal as chief guest, Education Minister M Okendro Singh as president and eminent Manipuri writer Prof Elangbam Dinamani Singh as guest of honour.
It may be noted here that in an effort to honour creative writers of Manipuri language, the Government of Manipur has been presenting Manipur State award for Literature annually since 2008.The award, which includes a plague, a citation, a shawl and a cash component of Rs 3 lakh, is considered to be the highest official recognition for Manipuri literature in the State.