Manipur added a new chapter by officially inaugurating a UNESCO club Manipur here at Imphal Hotel Sangai Hall today.
Dhirendra Bhatnagar, the president of World Federation of UNESCO Clubs and Association, Headquarter, Paris, Kanarjit Kangujam, Director, UNESCO Club Manipur, Dr. Moirangthem Nara, Ex-Minister, Art & Culture, govt of Manipur, L Ibomcha, Dornacharya awardee 2010, Prof RK Ranjan, Convenor, INTACH, Manipur Chapter (Heritage), sharatchand Thiyam, shahitya Akademi Awardee 2006, Prof n Rajmuhon, Department of Chemistry, Manipur University, Dr. Dhanabir Laishram, Social Scientist, Johnson Elangbam, President, United Committee Manipur graced the function as presidium members and resource persons .
Resource persons from various fields presided in the function spoke on role of such UNESCO in peace keeping and peace building in the world. The resource persons also highlighted the importance of such organization in this wee hour of Manipur.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof N Rajmohon highlighted the UNESCO Club Manipur in taking leading role in the conservation of cultural heritages of Manipur. He said Manipur has enough cultural heritages and natural resources. If these cultural and natural resources are harnessed Manipur can be converted into gems, he said.
He emphasized role of young dynamic, vibrant potential youths of Manipur in running the UNESCO Club Manipur successfully which ultimately will lead to world peace and security.
“Having such a platform is very important from where we can train our young stars, youths and keep their potential and bring at the global level. Moreover such forum will be much helpful in bringing up the Issues in the state” he added.