Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 20 2010:
Rajiv Gandhi Akshay Urja Diwas or the New and Renewable Energy Day was today at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen here as in other parts of the country.
The observance jointly organised by Manipur Renewable Energy Development Agency (MANIREDA) and the Macha Leima also featured a public rally.
The rally flagged off by MANIREDA Director L Manglem wound up at the starting point at Palace Compound after passing through Wangkhei Thangapat road, WangkheiKongba road and Thangal square.
At Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen, a public function was also held as a part of the observance where MANIREDA Chairman AN Jha, MANIREDA Member Secretary H Imomcha and MANIREDA Director L Manglem were chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.
A documentary film highlighting the achievements and activities of MANIREDA was also screened at the function.
Ten outstanding women achievers in different fields and top ten position holders of HSLC Exam 2010 were also feted .
Speaking at the occasion, AN Jha underscored the importance of conserving energy.
Saying that Manipur Renewable Energy Development Agency has launched a new initiative to install solar energy powered street lamps on experimental basis, he sought public cooperation towards the new initiative.
H Imomcha said that MANIREDA has already set a target of making renewable energy available to all the people of Manipur.