Department of Manipuri
(Manipuri Department)
Manipuri Masang (Meitei for 'Department of Manipuri')
Parent institutionManipur University
Founder(s)University Grants Commission
Established1972
HeadToijam Tampha Devi
Key people
AddressIndo-Myanmar Road, Canchipur
Location
Imphal West district
,
Imphal
,
Manipur
,
India
Websitewww.manipuruniv.ac.in/department/manipuri-2

Department of Manipuri (Meitei: Manipuri Masang), also known as Manipuri Department, is an educational department of studies in Meitei language (officially called Manipuri language), institutionally parented to the Manipur University of Canchipur, Imphal. It organises research works in Meitei literature, specifically in Meitei folklore and in Old Manipuri (Ancient Meitei).[27]

Achievements

Koijam Shantibala, an assistant professor of the Department, was selected for the Sahitya Akademi Award 2022, for her poetry book Leironnung (Meitei: ꯂꯩꯔꯣꯟꯅꯨꯡ).[28][29][30]

Naorem Sanatomba, an assistant professor of the Manipuri department of Manipur University, and Konthoujam Bimola, an associate professor of the Manipuri department of C.I. College,[lower-alpha 1] were selected for the prestigious "Dr. Ambedkar Distinguished Service Award-2022", by the Bharatiya Dalit Sahitya Akademi (India), New Delhi.[32][33][34]

Rajen Toijamba, a retired professor of the department, was bestowed with the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award 2017, for his play Chahi Taret Khuntakpa (Meitei for 'Seven Years' Devastation').[35][36][37][38]

Courses

The Department of Manipuri provides its students the courses for Manipuri language in the degrees of Master's Degree (MA) as well as Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).[39] Departments of the same subject (Manipuri) of the colleges under the affiliation of the Manipur University offer courses in Bachelor's degree (B.A.). Department of Manipuri of the Manipur University has special Ph.D. programme and regular research programs for Manipuri folklore.[40][41] The department allotted a paper of 100 marks on Folklore in the syllabus of Master's degree of the Manipuri subject. The colleges affiliated to it also have similar papers, carrying 100 marks, dedicated to folklore, in the Bachelor's degree. The allotment for same marks and the provision of similar paper for the study of folklore in Meitei are also done in Assam University. Both the departments of both the universities are training the students of Ph.D. for the specialisation in folklore, thereby uplifting the significance of Meitei folklore.[42]

Annual events

The Department of Manipuri annually celebrates the Malemgi Mamalolgi Numit (Meitei for 'International Mother Language Day')[43][44][45] as well as the Meitei language day (formally known as Manipuri language day).[46]

Subsidiary departments

The Department of Manipuri encompasses various departments of the same subject (Manipuri) in colleges affiliated to the Manipur University, including but not limited to the "Department of Manipuri, Manipur College" (estd. 1958),[47][48] the "Manipuri Department, Y. K. College",[49][50] the "Manipuri Department, Oriental College",[51] etc.

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ C.I. College (Chanambam Ibomcha College, Bishnupur) is a subsidiary institution as it is affiliated to the Manipur University.[31]

References

  1. ↑ "Seminar on 'Manipuri Language, Literature, Culture and Folklore' begins at MU". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  2. ↑ "Applicants for pre-PhD asked to submit hard copies : 22nd jun23 ~ Headlines". Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  3. ↑ williamgurumayum (24 November 2017). "Foundation for Freedom should be laid by writers - Prof. N. Aruna". News from Manipur - Imphal Times. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  4. ↑ "Books released". www.thesangaiexpress.com. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  5. ↑ "Interaction programme on NEP 2020 conducted". www.thesangaiexpress.com. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  6. ↑ "Wahengbam Kumari Chanu (Manipuri) | Bharatavani". bharatavani.in. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  7. ↑ "Book Release: Writers' Forum launches 'Karatoya gi Torbanda', 'Ei Mee ni'". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  8. ↑ "Two books from State launched at World Book Fair". www.thesangaiexpress.com. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  9. ↑ Press, Imphal Free (2 February 2013). "Rajketan feted – KanglaOnline". Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  10. ↑ "Chirom Rajketan | Bharatavani". bharatavani.in. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  11. ↑ "Two-day seminar kicks off". www.thesangaiexpress.com. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  12. ↑ Irom, Bit (22 December 2022). "Manipur: Koijam Shantibala Devi gets Sahitya Akademi Award 2022". NORTHEAST NOW. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  13. ↑ "Poet from Manipur wins Sahitya Akademi Award". www.thesangaiexpress.com. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  14. ↑ "Sahitya Akademi awardee Koijam Shantibala feted". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  15. ↑ "Two from State selected for award". www.thesangaiexpress.com. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  16. ↑ S, Vangamla Salle K. (30 September 2022). "Manipur: MU goes after professor who spoke for alcohol ban in debate". EastMojo. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  17. ↑ "Manipur Uni students protest over show-cause notice to professor". Northeast Live. 1 October 2022. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  18. ↑ "Bio Data of Naorem Sanajaoba". Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  19. ↑ "Sahitya Akademi inducts Prof Rajen Toijamba : 13th mar23 ~ Headlines". Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  20. ↑ "Rajen Toijamba : 22nd dec17 ~ Headlines". Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  21. ↑ "Professor Rajen Toijamba appointed". www.thesangaiexpress.com. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  22. ↑ "P Gunindro Singh appointed as Manipur University of Culture VC". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  23. ↑ "Prof Gunindro appointed as VC of MUC : 22nd jan21 ~ Headlines". Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  24. ↑ S, Vangamla Salle K. (1 February 2021). "Prof Sanatombi Singha appointed Vice-Chancellor of Manipur University". EastMojo. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  25. ↑ "Prof SS Singha becomes first woman vice-chancellor of Manipur University". thenortheasttoday.com. 1 February 2021. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  26. ↑ "Manipur Univ VC for women empowerment". The Times of India. 24 March 2021. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  27. ↑ Singh, Chungkham Yashwanta (2000). Manipuri Grammar. University of Michigan. Rajesh Publications. pp. 1, 2. ISBN 978-81-85891-33-0.
  28. ↑ "Assistant Prof Shantibala selected for Sahitya Akademi award : 23rd dec22 ~ Headlines". Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  29. ↑ Irom, Bit (22 December 2022). "Manipur: Koijam Shantibala Devi gets Sahitya Akademi Award 2022". NORTHEAST NOW. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  30. ↑ "Sahitya Akademi Award 2022" (PDF). Sahitya Akademi. 22 December 2022. Retrieved 23 December 2022.
  31. ↑ "Manipur University". www.manipuruniv.ac.in. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  32. ↑ "Dr. Naorem Sanatomba and Dr. K Bimola Selected for Prestigious Dr. Ambedkar National Award". Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  33. ↑ "Two from State selected for award". www.thesangaiexpress.com. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  34. ↑ "CI College, MU faculties selected for Award : 11th may22 ~ Headlines". Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  35. ↑ "Rajen Toijamba : 22nd dec17 ~ Headlines". Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  36. ↑ "Sahitya Akademi announces winners of 2017". The Times of India. 22 December 2017. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  37. ↑ Desk, Sentinel Digital (22 December 2017). "Six NE litterateurs bag Sahitya Akademi - Sentinelassam". www.sentinelassam.com. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  38. ↑ "Sahitya Akademi announces winners of 2017". India Today. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  39. ↑ "Courses | Department of Manipuri | Manipur University". Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  40. ↑ Mibang, Tamo (2007). Tribal Studies - Emerging Frontiers of Knowledge. Mittal Publications. p. 111. ISBN 978-81-8324-215-8.
  41. ↑ Trends in Social Sciences and Humanities in North East India, 1947-97. Regency Publications. 1998. p. 72. ISBN 978-81-86030-79-0.
  42. ↑ Luhar, Sahdev (25 February 2023). Folklore Studies in India: Critical Regional Responses. N. S. Patel (Autonomous) Arts College, Anand. p. 354. ISBN 978-81-955008-4-0.
  43. ↑ "Events | Department of Manipuri | Manipur University". Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  44. ↑ "International Mother Language Day observed : 22nd feb12 ~ Headlines". Retrieved 25 August 2023. ... International Mother Language Day was also organised jointly by Research Forum Manipur, SCERT and Manipuri Department of Manipur University at Manipur Press Club today. ...
  45. ↑ "Manipur College observes International Mother Language Day : 22nd feb23 ~ Headlines". Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  46. ↑ "32nd Manipuri Language Day observed : 21st aug23". Retrieved 25 August 2023. ... Similarly, the Manipuri Department of Manipur University (MU) also celebrated the 32nd Manipuri Language Day at its Conference Hall in MU, Imphal. ... It was attended by Prof Nahakpam Aruna, Dean, School of Humanities, MU; Prof Toijam Tampha, Head, Manipuri Department, MU; Prof L Birjit; faculty members and students of the Department.
  47. ↑ "Manipur College observes International Mother Language Day : 22nd feb23 ~ Headlines". Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  48. ↑ "Literary Forum held at Manipur College : 02nd jul14 ~ Headlines". Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  49. ↑ "National seminar on August 20 : 19th aug22 ~ Headlines". Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  50. ↑ "International Mother Language Day 2023 : 22nd feb23 ~ Headlines". Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  51. ↑ "Seminar on Manipuri language conducted : 19th dec21 ~ Headlines". Retrieved 25 August 2023. ... Assistant professor Dr MT Achou of Manipuri department, Oriental College, Imphal also presented a paper on 'Meiteilol Semgatpa Amasung Chaokhatlakpa: Anganba Matam Dagi 17 Suba Chahi Cha Phaobagi Matam' in the first session moderated by Dr Ng Ekashini. ...
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