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Manipur government to provide annual grant to theatre body: CM

Imphal, May 20 (UNI) The Manipur government will consider providing an annual grant of around Rs. 20 to 30 lakhs to the Manipur State Shumang Leela Council (MSSLC) for the welfare of Shumang Leela (theatre) artists, Chief Minister N. Biren Singh said on Friday.Addressing the 18th Shumang Leela Ningtham Kumhei here, the Chief Minister further stated that the Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen complex would be exclusively reserved only for Shumang Leela. He said the proposal for renovation of Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen would also be looked into by the government.
N. Biren Singh pointed out that artists in the State usually have no financial or emotional support after they retire from their respective professions, and they were one of the most affected groups in the society during the Covid19 pandemic economically. That is why, the Chief Minister added, the State Government introduced Chief Minister-gi Artiste Singgi Tengbang with the sole objective to extend the much-needed help to artistes.
Stating that there are many flaws in the system today, the Chief Minister opined that it should be rectified bit by bit. He further said that it would be a loss to the society if the movement of Shumang Leela is weakened, because it is through this rare art form that people are educated on social evils, civic sense, history of Manipur, origin of its people, etc.

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Manipur government to provide annual grant to theatre body: CM

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