Loktak Essay Competition

 

ONLINE
ESSAY COMPETITION

                   

The Loktak Lake of Manipur

Open to the Citizens of Manipur Only

Last Date:
31 August 2021, 7 pm (IST)

Dedicated to late Khangembam Ibohal Singh (1957-2016) by his son Somorendro, daughter-in-law Indira, and granddaughters Thadoi and Nganthoi.

Prizes:

1st prize Rs. 5000
2nd prize Rs. 3000
3rd prize Rs. 2000
Every participant receives a certificate

Organised by:
Campaign for Peace & Democracy (Manipur)

Supported by: (1) KanglaOnline, (2) Yaol Publishing London, (3) Beyond the Horizon, and (4) Gateway Trading Academy, Imphal.

WhatsApp Contact: +918447342687

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TIPS OF WRITING
The Loktak

“Loktak Lake is considered the lifeline of the State of Manipur due to its importance in the socioeconomic and cultural life of the people. A large population living in and around the lake depends upon the lake resources for their sustenance. The lake is rich in biodiversity and has been designated as a wetland of International Importance under Ramsar Convention in 1990.” Loktak, 1 (October, 1999)

Focus:
* Loktak lake and its relation with the Manipur river system.
* Loktak biodiversity before the commission of Loktak Project 1983.
* Socio-economic relation between Loktak and People after 1983.
* Phumdis as economic resource?
* Economic problems and hardships of those dependent on Loktak.
* Ownership of Loktak water, phumdis, tourist places, and infrastructures.
* Are you aware of the Chinampa farming system? Can it be applied to develop a sustainable Loktak eco-system? Can Loktak feed the entire Manipur?

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RULES AND TIPS OF PARTICIPATION:

The essay competition is opened to:
* the people of Manipur only

Submission rules:
Submission rules:
* Submit application form to given link.

* Obtain registration number and link to submit essay online.
* Essay may be written in either English or Manipuri (roman script).
* Essay should be sent as text in MS word file formate.
* Essay should be written between 2500 and 3000 words.

Selection procedure:
* The organizer may reject an application or essay that does not fulfil the submission rules.
* A registration number will be issued to an approved applicant.
* All essays will be examined to select the best ten essays.
* Candidates of the ten best essays will be interviewed online.
* The total marks scored by a candidate in the essay and interview will determine the result.

Form submission link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFHiKkDyKbWjjOrn9pR3VXJLCvLJx7gB0GEoVxUORAwUDL1w/viewform?usp=sf_link