Manipur CM lauds Andro for preserving culture, traditions of Meitei community

Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Wednesday inaugurated the Infrastructure Development for Preservation of Panam Ningthou Immortal Fire and different historical monuments in and around Andro in Imphal East district.

Speaking on the occasion, CM Biren Singh appreciated the people of Andro for preserving and protecting the age-old culture, tradition and valuable artifacts of the Meitei community, further adding that most communities in the state’s valley areas seem to neglect their own traditions and culture.

Singh stressed on the need for all communities to preserve and protect their traditions and culture, and expressed happiness on seeing the lush green forest cover of Nongmaiching. Showing his appreciation, the CM assured to construct a workshed for Andro pottery at the earliest and asked the village chief to provide a site for the same.