National awardee M Romio feted
Source: Chronicle News Service
Kakching, January 16 2022:
A felicitation programme was held at Wangoo Nongyaikhong on Sunday in honour of Moibungkhongbam Romio, who had been awarded with Dr Ambedkar Fellowship National Award 2021 during the 37th National Conference of Dalit Writers hosted by Bharatiya Dalit Sahitya Academy in New Delhi in December 2021 .
M Romio (37) is the son of M Mono and Ibethoi of Wangoo Nungai Leikai, Kakching district and he was awarded Dr Ambedkar Fellowship National Award 2021 in the category of religion and culture for his work as 'Bor Senaba' .
The felicitation programme was attended by Wangoo Gram Panchayat pradhan L Sharat alias Tona Meetei, ward member Y Rajen, Chairel GP gi member Th Nando and people of Wangoo Nongyaikhongban, Nungai, Sagolabi and Nurathel.
Speaking on the occasion, M Romio expressed his happiness on receiving the award and thanked his teacher Deban of Khoijumantabi, Kumbi assembly constituency for guiding him.