Our Correspondent
Imphal, March 21 (EMN): A three-day national seminar on Northeast India and Myanmar: Revisiting cultural and civilizational connections began at Manipur University on March 21. The seminar is jointly organised by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Institute of Asian Studies, Kolkata and Department of History, Manipur University.
The seminar was inaugurated by L Jayantakumar Singh as the chief guest. Prof N Joykumar Singh, Former Dean, School of Social Sciences,Manipur University and Prof Adya Prasad Pandey, Vice-Chancellor of Manipur University also attended the function.
Speaking on the occasion, Minister Jayentakumar highlighted the prestigious awards and achievements won by artistes of Manipur in the field of art and culture in Northeast India. He hoped that the seminar would open a new chapter.
In his presidential speech Prof AP Pandey said, “this seminar is for the development of India and Myanmar and also for Southeast Asian countries as a whole. From the time immemorial, there has been good relationship between India and its neighbouring countries.” He also proposed to have one centre for Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Institute of Asian Studies at the History Department of Manipur University.
Outlining the concept and the sub-themes of the seminar, Prof L Kunjeswori Devi, HoD of History, Manipur University said northeast India had played a crucial role for cultural cause and for the cultural community. The relation between northeast and Myanmar has remained as an important aspect, she added.
Prof L Kunjeswori Devi further added that historical relations should be strengthened to improve economic ties. Some of the important glimpses of the 105th Indian Science Congress were also highlighted. In conclusion, professor proposed his desire Prof N Joykumar Singh and Dr H Sudhirkumar Singh, Seminar Coordinator, Manipur University also spoke on the occasion.
