Imphal: Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla met with the Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy Advisory Committee at Lok Bhavan in Imphal today. Members mapped out plans to bolster the institution's academic and cultural reach. They seek to strengthen the academy as a pillar of regional heritage.
The session opened with a somber note. Attendees observed a minute of silence for legends who died during the 2025 to 2026 period. The group honored theatre icon Ratan Thiyam, Khumanthem Prakash Singh, Professor N. Tombi Singh, and Kshetrimayum Thouranisabi Devi. These figures left a mark on the state's arts scene.
Sangeet Natak Akademi Secretary Raju Das and General Council Member Sanjay Kumar Choudhary joined the discussion alongside academy officials. The board weighed measures to improve how the school functions and promotes traditional performance.
Sangeet Natak Akademi Chairperson Dr. Sandhya Purecha met with Governor Bhalla after the formal session. They discussed the broader needs of the state's cultural institutions. The governor noted the focus remains on "the promotion and development of performing arts and cultural institutions in Manipur."
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