TODAY -
Laishram Gopeshor Singh
- Bir Tikendrajit Samata Puraskar Award in the field of Social work -
By Leivon Jimmy Lamkang *
Laishram Gopeshor Singh born in 1st March, 1952 is a residence of Nagamapal Paonam Leikai, prefers to remain low profile social worker who despite his status (low profile) has contribution in the field of social Works.
He finished his bachelor degree in Arts (BA) from DM College in the year 1971 there after steps in the field of politics in the year 1971 as an executive member of Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee and begin his social contribution.
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He was member of Consumers' clubs Manipur and also member of KALAM (a local body of literature).
Apart from that he also founded some local welfare body under is initiative which includes a school (Anglo-Manipuri School however unfortunately no longer exists today) and local bodies for welfare of unemployed youths.
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His real activities came into the limelight after he took in charge of as the Secretary of Bharatiya Dalit Sahitya Akamedi, (BDSA) Manipur Unit in 2009. For his outstanding work he was also honoured as "North Eastern Golden Personality award" by the Friendship Forum of India in October 20th 2009, Best Decade Social Worker Award, 2010 and Dr. Ambedkar Fellowship National Award 2009.
He is responsible for creation of the Bir Tikendrajit Samata Puraskar Award and other awards in honour of late heroes of Manipur, who recommend it to the award implementing body BDSA. Since its inception the First Tikendrajit Award Samata Puraskar was given to late Dr. Kishan (SDO Kasom Khullen) and he is the second person to be conferred with the award.
Gopeshor has also another passion besides social work, he continues to contribute in his work through writing. He is also editor of weekly local news paper "Likhun" founded by him in the year 1999.
According to him everyone plays a role in social works however the true essence of social work is 'Guidance' towards building a better society. Like every great social workers he vows to continue till time allows him.
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* Leivon Jimmy Lamkang is a young Writer/Reporter from an Imphal-based daily. He contributes regularly to e-pao.net This article was webcasted on July 12, 2010.
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