Workshop on Manipuri Terminology Building commences
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, September 22 2014:
A 10-day long workshop on Manipur Terminology Building being organized by Directorate of Language Planning & Implementation began today at the conference hall of the directorate at Old Lambulane, Imphal West.
Interacting with media persons, Dr L Mahabir Singh, Director of Directorate of Language Planning & Implementation said that a total of 35 university and college teachers are participating in the workshop during which books of various subjects including economics, political science, history, sociology, anthropology, philosophy, home science and commerce of Class XI up to graduate level will be translated into Manipuri language.
He conceded that Manipuri language is the official language of the State which is included in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution and underlined on the need for effective implementation of Manipur Language Act 1979 to develop the language.