Shirui Lily festival ends amidst weeklong funfare

Ukhrul, 28 May 2022 (DIPR) — Shri Th Biswajit Singh, Honourable Minister for Agriculture, Power, Climate Change, Science and Technology attended at the closing ceremony of the 4th edition of State Level Shirui Lily Festival at Bakshi ground in the presence of the functional president Shri. Khashim Vashum, Honourable Minister for Transport, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary as the Chief Guest today.

Speaking at the occasion the chief guest reminded that Shirui Lily flower which is the state flower is only found at Shirui Peak. It was discovered and made known to the world since 1948. But then because of the lack of effort it could not explored. It was only after the leadership our the abled Chief Minister Shri. N Biren Singh we could now relive the beauty and uniqueness of Shirui Lily. 

The State Level Shirui Lily Festival is an important event through which the government of Manipur is trying to generate not only employment but also socio economic development can be promoted. During the weeklong festival varieties of indigenous products like food, games and cultures have been showcased. Different walks of life had poured in from all across the country. Therefore this particular flower has acted as a unifying factor for the different communities of the state.

He stated the need for conservation of this endangered Lily flower has become very necessary. The government is looking  forward to build a laboratory for the purpose. He further appealed the public in saving the flower from extinction so as to inherit to the next generation.

President of the function Shri khashim Vashum, Honourable Minister for Transport said the anxiety in organsing the festival was relieved because the clear weather condition had permitted. He thanked everyone for the corporation he had received as a member of the organising committee. 

At the end of the function speaking as a vote of thanks  Deputy Commissioner of Ukhrul, Shri Krishna Kumar appreciated all the participants for the advice and motivation to make the event a grand success. 

Dignitaries present during the closing ceremony were Maharaja Shri. Enungthuo Leishenba Sanajaoba, Honorable Member Of Parliament, Honorable Minister for Social Welfare Shri Dinko Singh, Honorable MLA Shri Leishiyo Keishing and Honorable MLA Ram Muivah. Also among others were Smt. Sarda Devi Adhikarimayum, President BJP Manipur, Shri IK. Muivah, IGP, Shri Susindro Singh, VC. Chancellor, Manipur University, Addl. Chief Secretary Shri Vunlunmang Vualnam, Tourism Commissioner  Shri PK Jha and TNL President Shri David Shimray.

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