Imphal May 18 UNA : Government is considering for taking over the Sana Konung (Royal aPlace) at Palace compound presently occupied by families of last King of Manipur , Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh said speaking as chief guest at the International Museum Day observance in Imphal on Saturday.
Manipur also observed the International Museum Day which the International Council of Museums (ICOM) has been observing since 1977 with the objective of increasing public awareness of the role of museums in the development of society.
The function held at auditorium of the Manipur state museum was organized by the Manipur State Museum in association with the state art and culture department.
Speaking at the function as chief guest, the chief minister said that Manipur government was planning to take over the aged old Sana Konung, the resident of royal king of Manipur located at Palace Compound in Imphal East which was occupied by the last king of the then kingdom of Manipur.
After taking over it, Manipur government would like to protect the Sana Konung by preserving its original form. Adequate compensation would be paid besides maintaining the status quo of the royal palace, added the CM.
Apart from preserving age old materials of the state, the state museum has been an attractive site for the tourists, he said, adding that once government planned for shifting of present treasury office located adjacent to the state museum, the vacated land would be used in the expansion of the museum.
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