Kala Akademi gives fellowship, scholarship certificates
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 08 2026:
Manipur State Kala Akademi, Imphal, organised a certificate distribution ceremony for successful artists of Fellowship and Scholarship 2024-2025 at the Akademi office, Khuman Lampak Sports Complex, Imphal.
Renowned cultural personality Aribam Shyam attended as chief guest, while Akademi Secretary Sunanda Thokchom presided over the programme.
Sunanda Thokchom said the Akademi has been giving fellowship and scholarship to artists for the last 8 years.
The ceremony was organised to encourage artists selected for 2024-2025 .
Altogether 15 artistes received fellowship certificates and 30 artistes received scholarship certificates in dance, music, theatre, Shumang Leela, tribal arts and traditional Manipuri literature.
Aribam Shyam urged the recipients to work with more dedication to bring fame to Manipur.
He said artists should work to bring out documentaries on Lai Haraoba, Raas Leela and other art forms, as Manipur's art and culture will keep Manipur's identity alive.




