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Imphal, Nov 3 : A three-day Bharat Nirman Campaign in Ukhrul has concluded after highlighting and disseminating information regarding the various national flagship programme to the public at Multi-Purpose Hall, Mini Secretariat here on Saturday.
In the valedictory function Tangkhul Theological Association (TTA) president Dr. YL Mingthing graced as chief guest with Hungpung village headman AS Peter Wungayung and Wonthing A Shimray, deputy inspector, Autonomous District Council, Ukhrul as functional president and guest of honour respectively.
Dr. Mingthing said people in the northeast must be the happiest as the region has experienced lots of changes in the past few years while saying information on our existence has earlier been limited to the rest of the world.
He also stated the region still lag behind in terms of information and communication compare to other parts of the country.
Further, the chief guest pointed out that media plays a major role in disseminating information to the public and this role has not been recognized properly in our society.
He also lauded the organizers of conducting the Bharat Nirman Campaign in Ukhrul and believed that the participants are benefited from the programme.
Functional president and guest of honour AS Peter Wungayung and Wonthing A Shimray also addressed the gathering this afternoon, while expressing gratitude to the organizer for bringing such programme to the public in Ukhrul.
Earlier, the technical session has presentation on Sarva Siksha Abhiyan, Mid Day Meal and Right to Information delivered by officials from relevant departments of the district.
Gin Gangte, FEO, DAVP, Imphal delivered the welcome address and Premalata Loitam, MCO, PIB, Imphal pronounced the vote of thanks at the valedictory function.
The campaign organized rally, exhibition, public address, magic show, drama, songs and cultural items to disseminate information relating to national flagship programmes. The three-day programme was attended by children from different schools, representatives of social organizations, NGOS and members of the public.
In the entire three-day campaign, the Songs and Drama Division, Imphal entertained the audiences with their performances.
The organisers also gave away memento, certificates and prizes to various departments involved in the three-day campaign. The government departments from various blocks, NGOs and societies from different parts of the district took participation in the programme.
The Bharat Nirman Campaign was organised by the Press and Information Bureau, Imphal in collaboration with Directorate of Field Publicity (DFP), Department of Advertising and Visual Publicity (DAVP), Song and Drama Division, All India Radio, Doordarshan and district administration Ukhrul.
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