MANIPUR LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES TO BE ESTABLISH

To deliver the democratic heritage of Manipur, Manipur Legislative Assembly Museum and Archives will be established. The establishment of the museum and Archive will also focus on the objective of acquisition, storage and preservation of precious records, historic documents, photographs, rare objects and articles connected with the origin, growth and functioning of the Manipur Legislative Assembly. The Museum to be established will have different sections such as Museum Section, Archive Section, Photographs Section and Exhibition Section. A well equipped Conservation laboratory that would take care of Preservation and Restoration of important artefacts is also in the pipeline.

Interacting with media persons during a press conference held at the Old Assembly Complex, Imphal, on 2^nd June, Shri Y. Khemchand, Speaker, Manipur Legislative Assembly, said that the main objective of establishing the Manipur Assembly Museum and Archives is to preserve the past and present political history of Manipur for the future generation by protecting them from destruction due to time and negligence. For establishing the Museum and Archives, a steering Committee was also formed with Deputy Secretary as the Chairperson and other officers as members, he said. Collection of photographs of former and present Chief Ministers, Speakers, Secretaries of Manipur Legislative Assembly and various historical data has also been started. He also appealed the public to extend all possible help and to contribute artefacts related to the history of Manipur keeping in mind that the Museum and Archives being established is for the future generation to help in the study of the political scenario of the State. He further said that the Museum will be opened to the public after proper preparation.  As for now museum laboratory has started their work and the staff has collected various data related with the political history of Manipur with the support of the various Museum in the State, he added.

Smt. M. Ramani Devi, Secretary, Manipur Legislative Assembly and officials and staffs of the Assembly Secretariat were also present at the press conference.