MNS Imphal, Dec 5 : Keeping up the campaign for dissemination of information about the various centrally-sponsored projects in Manipur, a five-day photo exhibition on the theme ‘Development Initiatives in North East’ kick-off tuesday at Wangjing Lamding Market Complex in Thoubal District. The exhibition which would continue till December 8 is being organized by the Field Exhibition Office, Directorate of Advertising & Visual Publicity (DAVP), Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India, Imphal in collaboration with Wangjing Lamding Nagar Panchayat.
Rolling the five-day campaign into motion, Tongbram Biswamitra, in his speech as Chief Guest highlited about the various initiatives undertaken by the Government of India for the welfare of the public. Appreciating DAVP for organizing the campaign aimed at creating awareness amongst the people, the Chief Guest calls upon the people of Wangjing-Lamding area to visit the exhibition so as to have a better understanding of programs and policies of the government. Biswamitra also admitted that a beautiful market complex have been constructed at Wangjing Lamding financed by the Union Ministry of Urban Development.
Inspired by the vast collection of photos that are being displayed for the occasion, H Gourango Singh, Vice Chairperson, Wangjing Lamding Nagar Panchayat noted that the exhibition is a good platform to learn many things. “We can learn many things from the exhibition as the pictures are in itself a good source of knowledge”, said Gourango Singh. Th Maniton Singh, Social Worker, who presided the function highlighted the development perspectives that have been witnessed down the years.
The exhibition, with a collection of 120 photographs from the North East region has attracted many visitors. “The exhibition has enriched my knowledge” said Bimola, a student. Another visitor was overwhelmed to see those beautiful pictures which gave her a new view of the North East.
Giving the purpose of the exhibition, Dr Gin Gangte, IIS, Field Exhibition Officer, DAVP, Imphal said that the campaign is aimed at creating awareness of the public about the various development schemes undertaken by the Government of India. The Field Exhibition Officer also highlighted the campaign that have been successfully organized during the past 3/4 months at Mayang Imphal, Wangoi, Lilong, Lamsang, Bishnupur, Nambol and Ukhrul. Dr Gin Gangte also appealed to the public to visit the exhibition hall for a better understanding of the North East, and programmes and policies .
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