This year�s edition of Miss Manipur beauty pageant is being hosted by Talent Promotion Organization, TAPRO, and United Multi Trading Company, UMTC. The final event for the contest is slated to be held on 27th November 2002, at Bhagyachandra Open Air Theatre (BOAT). 18 young and talented beauties are vying for the coveted Miss Manipur 2002 title. Training on personal development and workshop on HIV/AIDS, which are organized as part of the contest, has been completed. Full rehearsals for the contest will be held on 25th December at BOAT. Besides the crown, there are six more subtitles to be won namely Beautiful Skin, Beautiful Eye, Beautiful Hair, Miss Photogenic, Miss Perfect Ten and Best Designer.

The organizers has let it known that there are certain strict restrictions to be followed for the dress codes of the contestants in this edition of the event. Around 20 private firms including www.e-pao.net is sponsoring the event.