5th edition state level Shirui Lily Fest 2023

 

5th Edition State level SHIRUI LILY Festival 2023 preparation on War footing

(Shirui Lily Festival is the biggest festivals of Ukhrul district; Ram Muivah)

UKHRUL,27 Mar'23: COME May it is the season of one the Majestic and realest flower of the world called non other than ' Shirui Lily' (Kashong Timrawo).

As the season approach nearer by the day the mood of the Ukhrul denizens is changing its hue despite the lack of its infrastructure deficit besides, missing what it terms the worldly luxurious materials .Yet proudly manifest the longing of this  Lily season with tryes of the natural beauty and sociable environment.

Apart from the enthusiastic citizens the government is also gearing up to catch up in time .And the ever energetic and spirited Ukhrul MLA Ram Muivah has already bull up his socks to clean and clear for the showdown.

Nevertheless, in regards for upcoming 5th edition of State level Shirui Lily Festival 2023 the 2nd Meeting of the  Sub Committee for Entertainment was held on 27th March at the conference hall of  the Forest Division office Ukhrul  under the Chairmanship of Shri Ram Muivah, IAS (Rtd.) Honorable MLA 44-Ukhrul (ST) AC  on Monday.

While welcoming the members present,  Ram Muivah, Chairman of the Sub-Committee Entertainment, 5th State Level Shirui Lily Festival 2023 initiated the discussion. And after brainstorming discussion it was  decided to include Arthur Chiphang, IAS, Secretary, Government of Manipur, Worshang Hungyo, IAS, Special Secretary, GOM, IK Muivah, IPS, IGP, Themthing Ngashangva, IPS, Director Fire Services,  Worngam Ningshen, IPS, DIG, Shanngam Shaliwo, IFS, DFO Ukhrul and  Qlr.Thingreiphy Lungharwoshi, President, Tangkhul Shanao Long (TSL) as Co-opted members.

Agenda no 2:
Representative of 7 Sisters Foundation reported that negotiation is going on with 2 foreign bands for performance during Shirock of Shirui Lily Festival 2023. The members expressed displeasure at the absence of the promoters of 7 Sisters Foundation in the meeting. 7 Sisters Foundation shall also arrange Hangars, Marketing and Sponsorship for Shirock 2023. Action: 7 Sisters foundation

Agenda no 3:
Homestay-Shri Chunglenmang Kipgen, ADM, Ukhrul reported that, like in the
previous years, homestay subcommittee shall be constituted with some local Organisation. Creation of Shirui Lily Homestay Website is in the process. Action:ADM/Ukhrul

Agenda no 4:
Local artists- Guru Rewben Mashangva, Padma Shree Awardee shall take charge of Local artists and he shall be provided suitable budget for promotion of local artists.
Action: Rewben Mashangva

Agenda no 5:
Infrastructure-As usual, the event for the Shirock will be Bakshi Ground. AIl the concerned DLOs including PWD, PHED, Power as well as NHIDCL, BRTF and AR were requested for improvement of the main venue (Bakshi Ground) as well as the Shirui venue. Both EE PHED and DGM Power raised issues about the non-payment of the past expenses in connection with Shirui Lily Festival. Similar issues were received from almost all the Event Managers for non-payment of bills on time. It was decided torequest Tourism Department for timely release of funds for successful celebration of Shirui Lily festival in a grand manner.35" Assam Rifles Somasai was requested to provide good number of tents at the main venue, Bakshi Ground. NHIDCL is requested to improve the road form Finch Corner to Shirui Village, NH 202 before the Shirui Lily festival on war footing basis. Action: All DLOs, GM NHIDCL, BRTF, AR Somsai

Agenda no 6:

Partnership-it was decided to take Ukhrul District Working Journalist Association (UDWJA) as partner for Print media and DigiMedia World Ukhrul as partner for electronic media. Regarding partnership with the national level organization, chairman shall take the responsibility. Action: Chairman

Agenda no 7:
Hangars-7 Sisters Foundation shall be responsible. Action: 7 Sister Foundation

Agenda No 8:
Chingmei LLP will be responsible for Light, sound and LeD. Action: Chingmei LLP

Agenda no 9:
Letter head of the subcommittee- Chairman shall be responsible. Action: Chairman

Agenda no 10:
Bill boards-It was decided to request Department of Tourism to put up Bill Boards in Ukhrul apart from Imphal and other location. In addition, Entertain ment Sub-committee shall erect Bill Boards subject to budget allocation. Action: Chairman

Agenda no 11:

Parking area- It was proposed to request Principal of Sacred Heart Higher Secondary school for providing parking area in the school ground. Açtion: Convener

Agenda no 12:
By-pass-PWD shall improve the bypass of Dungrei eastern Circular Road from District Hospital as well as Sashim to BRTF. Action-PWD

Agenda 13:
Traffic Management- To streamline traffic during the festival, SP Ukhrul shall take timely action for improvement of traffic management during festival. Action- SP

Agenda no 14:
Green Room behind the stage in Shirui venue. The Chief of Shirui village requested immediate construction of proper green room behind the stage at Shirui venue. Action-Chairman

Agenda no 15:
Cleanliness Drive. President of THYSO reported the past experience of cleaning the mountain of garbage left behind by the tourists at the venues especially Bakshi ground and the highways. They requested suitable budget for cleanliness drive. They also requested construction of grand welcome gate and to grand permission to sell Shirock festival badge and car stickers. Action-Chairman

SHri Ram Muivah, IAS (Rtd.)
MLA 44-Ukhrul (ST) AC
Chairman,
Entertainment Sub-Committee
5th State Level Shirui Lily Festival 2023