IMPHAL, Feb 18 NNN: A 3-day “State Level Youth Convention, 2013” has kickstarted on Monday organized by Imphal chapter of Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS), Youth Affairs &Sports, Government of India at Lamyanba Shanglen in Palace Compound, Imphal.
Parliamentary Secretary, Hill Area Development, Manipur Victor keishing opened the convention that will conclude on February 20. The inaugural ceremony was also attended by L Tilotama Devi, Vice Chairperson, Board of Governors, NYKS and MC Jackie Ruiva, Zonal Director, NYKS, Imphal Zone.
Delivering a speech on the occasion, Keishing noted that the 3-day programme was significant while considering the main objective of NYKS which is being based on nation building purpose.
He said, “We ought to do something and contribute in building the nation.”
The Phungyar constituency MLA also pointed out that cultural activities and performances in the hill have now almost died away because people in the hill have stopped singing buzzing of the old songs that help to preserve the past cultural norms and activities.
Keishing suggested that NYKS should put emphasis on creating civic sense and environmental consciousness as well among the youth in addition to help them develop both physically and mentally.
Tilotama Devi insisted that the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports at the Centre has focused on developing sports in the state of Manipur which is being advanced fast in this field.
She appealed to all the local clubs in the state to extend support to NYKS in bringing peace and tranquility in Manipur and admitted that NYKS has no any link with caste, creed and religion in any way.
District Pana Sagol Kangjei Association (DPSKA), Keirak, Thoubal district was given the State Level Outstanding Youth Club Award at the function. The award is given every year in recognition of outstanding works in the field of cultural activities and development of rural areas.
An exhibition of handicraft and fruit products was also inaugurated by Keishing as part of the convention.
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