A two-day seminar on ‘Manipuri Language, Literature, Culture and Folklore’ being organised in connection with the Birth Centenary Celebration of Maharajkumari Binodini began at Kang Shang, Manipuri department, Manipur University on Thursday.
Speaking at the inaugural event, head of Manipuri department of Manipur University professor Toijam Tampha said that the seminar is being organised with dual intent of honouring the contributions of eminent writer MK Binodini and to give opportunity to the research scholars to present their papers.
She pointed out that according to UGC guidelines, research scholars need to present at least two papers before submitting their theses. However, since seminars and workshops could not be organised in the past two years owing to the pandemic, many of the research scholars, who are due to submit their theses, were unable to present the papers. Therefore, the seminar gives an opportunity to the research scholars to present their research works, she said.
The HOD further said that the inaugural day of the seminar focussed on literary works of MK Binodini, including film scripts, drama, short stories and lyrics among others.
She maintained that the papers presented in the seminar will later be published as a book both in Bengali script and Meetei Mayek for the benefit of the students.
On the first day of the seminar, guests as well as regular faculties of the department presented papers that analyse the works of MK Binodini with literary theories and fresh outlook.
It is said that as many as 21 research scholars will present their papers in two parallel sessions on Friday.
Vice chancellor of Manipur University professor N Lokendra and dean of School of Humanities, MU professor Nahakpam Aruna were also present during the occasion.
