MTF dwells on a vibrant Manipur
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By Our Staff Reporter
IMPHAL, Apr 14 : With an aim to bring forth a new and vibrant Manipur, the Manipur Thinker's Forum (MTF) organised a one day discussion programme on “A Resilient Manipur: Conversation on the Concept of Manipur” at Imphal Hotel, today.
Intellectuals from different fields took part in the programme.
Speaking at the function, retd Lieutenant General L Nishikanta Singh, who is the president of MTF, said that the Forum was established in 2019 by a group of retired officials to make people from all walks of life participate in society building and Nation building.
He said that the goal of the Forum is to make every Manipuri aware about the idea of Manipur. Saying that today's programme was organised to bridge the communication gap between the senior intellectuals and the youth, the retired Army Officer added that a brainstorming among people is very important to solve the chronic issues of Manipur and take the State to greater heights.
He also said that the Forum will do whatever it can to guide the youth in the right direction.
Dr Homen Thangjam, an Associate Professor at Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (IGNTU) said that the programme was organised to understand what Manipur is and how the erstwhile kingdom has changed after the arrival of the British, the merger with India and the influx of illegal immigrants among others.
Chongtham Priyoranjan, a Professor at Manipur University (Economics), on the other hand, said that it is important for every Manipuri to understand the history of the State and how it has evolved over time to keep the State intact.
IMPHAL, Apr 14 : With an aim to bring forth a new and vibrant Manipur, the Manipur Thinker's Forum (MTF) organised a one day discussion programme on “A Resilient Manipur: Conversation on the Concept of Manipur” at Imphal Hotel, today.
Intellectuals from different fields took part in the programme.
Speaking at the function, retd Lieutenant General L Nishikanta Singh, who is the president of MTF, said that the Forum was established in 2019 by a group of retired officials to make people from all walks of life participate in society building and Nation building.
He said that the goal of the Forum is to make every Manipuri aware about the idea of Manipur. Saying that today's programme was organised to bridge the communication gap between the senior intellectuals and the youth, the retired Army Officer added that a brainstorming among people is very important to solve the chronic issues of Manipur and take the State to greater heights.
He also said that the Forum will do whatever it can to guide the youth in the right direction.
Dr Homen Thangjam, an Associate Professor at Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (IGNTU) said that the programme was organised to understand what Manipur is and how the erstwhile kingdom has changed after the arrival of the British, the merger with India and the influx of illegal immigrants among others.
Chongtham Priyoranjan, a Professor at Manipur University (Economics), on the other hand, said that it is important for every Manipuri to understand the history of the State and how it has evolved over time to keep the State intact.