36th Loktak Day celebrated
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 08 2025:
The Loktak Lake Development Organisation, Thanga, organized the 36th Loktak Day Celebration 2025 on Tuesday at Loktak Lairembi Lampak, Thanga Part-I to honour and promote the preservation of Loktak lake, the lifeline ofManipur.
Thanga AC MLA Tongbram Robindro Singh attended the event as chief guest, while distinguished personalities including Heisnam Sanayaima Singh, president and founder president of the Loktak Lake Development Organisation and former Minister; Ningthoujam Dinesh Singh, Up-Adhaksha, Bishnupur district; Ngangom Sanajaoba Meitei, Project Director, Loktak Development Authority, Manipur; MM Indrajit alias Meiraba, National Awardee (National Prestige Awards 2024), indigenous folk lyricist; Uttamkumar Ningthoujam, Founder & MD, Elveego Circuits Pvt Ltd, Bengaluru and Chairman, KNK Group, Manipur; Tongbram Sanajaoba, Special Contractor, PWD; and RK Birjit, Chairman, CCNCS, Ningthoukhong, graced the event as guests of honour.
In his address, MLA Tongbram Robindro Singh lauded the consistent efforts of the Loktak Lake Development Organisation and the people of Thanga in their unwavering dedication to safeguarding the ecological and cultural value of Loktak lake.
He described Loktak as the living heart of Manipur, a source of livelihood, inspiration, and pride for its people.
The MLA emphasized the importance of community involvement, environmental awareness, and coordinated action among Government agencies, organizations, and citizens to ensure the lake's long-term sustainability.
He further stated that the preservation of Loktak lake is not just an environmental responsibility but a moral duty for every Manipuri.
Loktak embodies the State's identity and sustains generations with its natural bounty, he added.
Pledging continued support, he assured that all possible measures would be taken to strengthen conservation initiatives and promote responsible tourism and development around the lake.
People in thousands took part in the celebration.
Musical concerts were organised.




