IMPHAL June 27: The first State level extempore speech competition on Helen Keller was held today at Manipur press club organized by the Handicapped Development Foundation Manipur(HDFM).<\/p>\n
The observation was on the theme `Why do we observe the birth anniversary of Helen Keller Worldwide`\u2122.<\/p>\n
44 students from 17 schools participated in the competition to mark the 135th birth anniversary celebration of Helen Keller who had contributed selflessly towards the welfare of disables.<\/p>\n
The function was attended by Dr Th Khomdon Singh, Chief Librarian (Consultant) Manipur University; Dr Ch Rupachandra Singh, chairman (HDFM); Dr Dhanabir Leishram, social scientist; Rose Mangshi Haokip,<\/p>\n
retd lecturer and Ningthoukhongjam Ibechaobi Devi, principal Ramlal Paul Hr Sec School Keisamthong.<\/p>\n
Waikhom Pradeep Kumar, HoD, Dept of Sociology, Liberal College; Nilabati Ningombam, Asst professor, Sociology, Liberal College and Ningthemba Chingsubam, asst teacher, Don Bosco High School Langjing were the jury member for the competition.<\/p>\n
The prizes were distributed to all the top ten winners by the dignitaries.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the Relief Centre for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, Manipurn also observed the 135th Birth Anniversary of Adam Helen Keller at Longa Koireng, Senapati, according to a statement of the centre.<\/p>\n
It said APL rice at subsidized rates were also provided to 50 individuals through the Consumer Affairs Food and Public Distribution.<\/p>\n\n