Pensioners' Shanglen inaugurated
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 22 2018:
Manipur State Pensioners' Union, Imphal has inaugurated Pensioners' Shanglen today at Pishumthongkhong.
Opposite Manipur College, Imphal.
Member of Parliament Dr Thokchom Meinya, MLA Akoijam Mirabai Devi, former VC Manipur University Prof Hijam Tombi Singh, president MGSF Dr Maibam Rajendra Singh and president Manipur State Pensioners' Union Huidrom Yaima attended the dedication ceremony as presidium members.
As a part of the event, dignitaries and members of the union .paid floral tributes to the late pensioners.
Speaking at the event, MP Thokchom Meinya lauded the spirit and unity of the pensioners and emphasised that the Pensioners' Shanglen will be able to provide a place for pensioners from far flung areas to seek shelter when needed.
The Pensioners' Shanglen was constructed with the funds derived from donations from pensioners, pensioners' families, and general public.