MANFETE 2011 begins
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 16 2011:
The three-day long Manfete 2011 organised by Manipur Institute of Management Studies commenced from today with the inaugural programme held at Dr Kamal Indoor stadium, Manipur University in the presence of Acting Vice chancellor of the varsity Prof HNK Sarma and Director in-charge MIMS Dr ch Ibohal Meitei as the chief guest and president respectively.
Dean of Students' Welfare (MU) Prof Th Ratankumar and Managing Director of Babina Health Care & Hospitality Industries Pvt Ltd Dr Th Dhabali Singh also graced the event as the guests of honour.
In his address as the chief guest, Prof Sarma called upon the participants to utilise the opportunity of large gathering of students in sharing experiences and knowledge.
Noting that in the first few years since Manfete began in 1995 participation was confined to students from the valley districts, he expressed satisfaction that the current event has drawn participants from the hill districts such as Churachandpur and Senapati.
On the first day of the event, spot painting, essay writing, quiz programme for school and college and 120 seconds to fame competitions were held.