MNS: The fifth anniversary foundation day of Nimita Devi Nritya Devi Ashram (NDNA) will be observed with a simple function being held at Rupmahal Theatre, BT Road Imphal on August 2 at 2.45 pm. The inaugural
function will be graced by T. Mangibabu MLA as chief guest. While S. Vedeshwar Sharma Secretary Manipur State Kala Akademi will be special guest and O. Biramangol Chairman Rupmahal Theatre will be the guest of honour of the inaugural function. N. Shyamananda Retd ADGP will preside at the function.
A workshop cum demonstration on the solo dance aspects of Manipuri dance and Manipuri khubak Ishei will mark the occasion. Those who will speak on the occasion include Padmashree R.K. Achoubasana on the solo aspects of Manipuri dance as created by three Gurus namely M. Amubi, H. Atomba and B.Amudon Sharma.
Kh. Prakash Retd. Dir JNMDA will speak on the creativity of Guru Th. Babu. Padmashree Ksh. Thouranisabi Devi will perform lecture cum demonstration on Manipuri Khubak Ishei.
NDNA is now being run at the residence of Nimita founder Guru of the ashram at Sagolband Vijaygovinda. The ashram became a registered body on August 2, 2007. Since the inception of the ashram the institute had given more than 125 performances all over India. The institute had the privilege of presenting cultural programmes to welcome dignitaries like Y.V. Reddy Governor Reserve Bank of India, Union Health Minister Anbumani Ramados and several other VVIP dignitaries visiting Manipur.
Recognising the contribution made by the ashram the Union Ministry of Culture had extended salary of grant to one Guru and six artistes of the ashram from the year 2011-12. The institute had applied for additional grants of 15 artistes in addition to the grants already extended to the institute. Talking to the press the Secretary of the ashram B. Gyanchand Sharma expressed the confidence that the Union Government would show generosity to the ashram by fulfilling the demand of the ashram.
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