Imphal, April 9 (UNI): Chief Minister N. Biren Singh today
inaugurated a year long Golden Jubilee Celebration of Manipur Cinema
at the Palace Auditorium of Manipur State Film Development Society
(MSFDS), Imphal. He also unveiled a Monolith of Manipuri Cinema and
inaugurated S.N. Chand Cine Archive & Museum at the campus of MSFDS.
N. Biren stated that the Government had taken up certain steps for
the welfare and development of Manipuri Cinema by introducing Manipur
State Cine Policy, 2020 and setting up a Commission for follow up
procedures. To provide benefits to artiste who brought laurels to the
State and encourage them for future development, the Government had
also come up with Chief Ministergi Artistessing gi Tengbang (CMAT)
providing financial assistance to talented artistes, he added. He
further stated that Artistes Pension under CMAT had also been
introduced to make easier the life of aged reputed artistes who have
contributed in making the tradition, culture and art forms of Manipur
more vibrant by working in various fields of arts.
Recalling the contribution of pioneers of Manipuri Cinema
who had made tireless efforts to uplift Manipuri Films to a greater
heights, he stressed that cinema had taken a big role in shaping a
society and giving a face to the State in the field. He also expressed
his proud feelings that the State had passed through a long journey in
film making and is now celebrating its Golden Jubilee despite being a
small state with less resources. He was also glad to the opening of
Cine Archive & Museum which would be of useful inputs to the younger
generation for learning film making.
Stating that the State had many talented youths in every
field, he stressed on the need to unite and work together for a better
Manipur. He further informed that the Government is ready to render
necessary support and assistance to those who sincerely work for the
development of the State.
Deputy Chief Minister Y. Joykumar Singh said that
celebrating the Golden Jubilee of Manipuri Cinema was a proud moment
for the people of the State. He also added that the pioneers of
Manipuri Cinema had contributed much to promote the State’s culture
and art forms in their films rather than the motive of making money.
Stating that Manipuri Films had now got less audience to watch
compared to the olden days, he appealed to the present day film makers
to take into consideration on how to attract audiences while making
films to revive its popularity.
During the programme, a short video on Glimpses of Manipur
Cinema was screened. Apart from felicitating veteran filmmakers,
pioneers of Manipuri Cinema and artistes, the Chief Minister also
distributed pension and financial assistance to beneficiaries of CMAT.
A souvenir was also released on the occasion of the Golden Jubilee
Celebration.
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