L Phonindro receives 6th Governor's Art Award
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 04 2023:
Governor Anusuiya Uikey on Monday presented the 6th Governor's Art Award to Laishram Phonindro Singh of Phoijing Chingmang Awang Leikai, Nambol in a solemn ceremony held at Raj Bhavan, here.
The award carries citation, shawl and Rs 10,000 cash.
L Phonindro is also a recipient of various other awards including Kala Bhusan Award from Manipur Sahitya Parishad in 2012, Vayoshrestha Sanman Award and Indira Gandhi National Excellence Award, 2016 .
Governor, who is also the chief patron of Art Society Manipur, extended her congratulations and good wishes to L Phonindro.
She expressed happiness that instituting such award will encourage upcoming artists and boost their morale, which in turn would help in upliftment of the entire artist community.
The Governor called for providing more platforms in the form of art exhibition for the young artists.
While inspecting the art works of the awardee, she appreciated the exemplary art works and said that such works will carry the legacy of the artist for the enlightenment of the generations to come.
Art Society Manipur president Th Devendra and its members were also present on the occasion.