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By Our Staff Reporter
IMPHAL, Oct 18: Lions Club of Imphal has handed over Lion Jitendra Singh Memorial Award to five BTech toppers of the Manipur Technical University in a function held at its Service Centre at Sangaiprou.
The awards carrying Rs 10,000 each were handed over to Bearon Yumnam (Civil Engineering), Nilambar Elangbam (Computer Science & Engineering), Khundrakpam Churchil Singh (Electronics & Communication Engineering), Laishram Llhanba (Electrical Engineering) and GS Ramthan (Mechanical Engineering).
The cash award was donated by the family members of late Lion M Jitendra Singh.
Professor N Romi Singh, 2nd vice District Governor, District 322D appreciated the novel project for youth started by Lions Club of Imphal as its permanent project.
He continued that this year being the 70th year of Lionism in India, such projects are encouraging, and advised the award winners to utilize their knowledge to serve the community, in conjunction with the motto of Lions Club which is “We Serve”.
Ramananda Nongmeikapam, Registrar of MTU, expressed gratitude to Lions Club of Imphal for recognising the talents of the young engineering graduates through the meritorious award.
Past District Governors Th Kesho Singh, Prof W Gopimohan Singh and H Manikumar Singh, Club president Th Nitish were present in the event.
M Jitendra Singh was an active member of Lions Club of Imphal. He joined the club in 1987 and remained its member till his death on September 30, 2011.
He served as the club president for two terms. He was a retired Chief Engineer of the Public Works Department. He also served as president of Manipur Gymnastic Association and Manipur Cricket Association.