Ram Muivah Entrepreneurship Award 2023

 ENTREPRENEURSHIP  is KEY to Social TRANSFORMATION:   Ram Muivah

First edition Ram Muivah Entrepreneur Award cum Advent Christmas celebrated at Vangayan, Shirui village

(For a successful entrepreneur the sky is the limit, and through them employment are generated richly boasting local economy:  Ram Muivah)

( Qr.Ram Muivah Ukl MLA)

The Dawn Tantak
Ukhrul,12 Dec'23:

THE first edition of Ram Muivah Entrepreneur Award cum Advent Christmas was celebrated  with Fanfare at Vangayan, Shirui Lily annual State festival venue on Tuesday.

Of  the first event of it kind 8 ( eight) best entrepreneurs from all over 44/Ukl AC irrespective of political affiliations was awarded certificate and cash Award respectively. This year awardees was selected from among 57 entrepreneurs who applied for the first Ram Muivah Entrepreneur Award 2023.

Award Winners
Distributing the awards, MLA Ram Muivah congratulated all the award winners and wished each of them a brighter future. The winners are given in various categories including, Honey Mission (Best Beekeeping Award) to  Ningon Bee Farm (Mr. Ningon Longpinao),  Mushroom Mission (Best Mushroom Farming)  to JR Woleng Enterprise (Mr. Jonah Woleng), High Value Fruit Farming Mission award to Reisangpemmi Kasomwosh and Most Innovative Entrepreneur Award goes to
Pamreishang Chiphan,  Piggery Mission award to Hills Piggery Farm of
Mrs. Mimi Y Horam, Poultry Mission award to Ngashanpam KSV (Nana Poultry Farm),  Fishery Mission award  to Ahom Fishery Mission (Homhor Zimik) and  Integrated Farming award to (Ramthing Jagoi)The recipients were presented with cash award of Rs. 30,000 and a certificate each.

While interacting with the media on the vanue Qr.Ram Muivah MLA 44/Ukl AC said Entrepreneurship is key to social transformation and bringing economic development in the society,  By God’s grace, Tangkhuls have produced lots of educated people be it in politics, laws, medical, engineering, and civil services and others. But our Achilles heel is the backwardness of our economy,” Ram Muivah noted.

Ram also reveal his  objective of starting the Ram Muivah Entrepreneurship Award for youths of Ukhrul district is to encourage and support while venturing into business. For a successful entrepreneur the sky is the limit, and through them employment are generated richly boasting local economy, Ram exhorted.

He further state that as a token of appreciation and to encourage local entrepreneurs, he plan to increase the cash incentives for the awards from the following year. “I believe that this will become a permanent feature of my mission to promote entrepreneurship in the district,” He said that his objective behind instituting these awards is very modest yet grand — to promote entrepreneurship in Ukhrul district.

The magnificent event was a perfect blend of spiritual, traditional and modern elements, celebrating the dual festivities of Advent Christmas and the spirit of local entrepreneurship.

The event and Award distribution program was organised by Ram Muivah and his Mission Ukhrul team.

Evening Session - Advent Christmas

The celebration of Advent Christmas was also a highlight of the event, with songs heralding the birth of Jesus Christ, spreading the message of love, peace, and harmony. The traditional Christmas carols added to the festive spirit, creating a warm and cheerful atmosphere.

Reverend Fr Vialo Khansu brought Christmas message, and reminded the gathering of the true meaning of Christmas. “We are here to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ – the son of God, who came into this world to save us from our sins,” he said.

The event also featured electrifying performances by renowned Tangkhul artistes, including Mac Kasar, AS Weapon, Oshim Soho, Samatai Muivah, Guru Rewben Mashangva, The Ripple Band and Rokshot Band, Ms. Yuileichan Mahongnao, Ms. Horyaola Kashung, Ms. Yarshim Wungsek and Ms. Sororchon Moiluinao. Vibrant musical presentations punctuated the entire proceedings.

The musical events kicked off with performances by The Ripple Band and Ms. Sororchon Moiluinao, followed by Mac Kasar and Ms. Yarshim Wungsek. Then, came special numbers from Guru Rewben Mashangva and Ms. Yuileichan Mahongnao who mesmerized the audience with their melodious voice. Following them was a duet by AS Weapon & Ms. Horyaola Kashung and then numbers from Oshim Soho and the Rokshot Band who added a touch of both western music and traditional Tangkhul tune to the event. The audience was enthralled by their performances and couldn’t help but join in and sing along.

One of the highlights of the event was the Christmas Carol session led by the artistes. Traditional Christmas songs like ‘Joy To The World’, ‘Hark! The Herald Angels Sing’, and other festive tunes filled the air literally. The attendees, both young and old, came together and joined in singing traditional Christmas carols with a Tangkhul touch. The atmosphere was filled with positivity and joy as the attendees sang their hearts out.

The day long celebration wasn’t just about music and performances. Popular Tangkhul standup comedian, Pakmi Mahongnao, brought the house down with his witty humor and relatable storytelling. His performance had the whole crowd in stitches, making the event a perfect blend of music and entertainment.

Later on in the evening , the event culminated with a grand festive feast. The guests were treated to a mouth-watering spread of traditional Tangkhul dishes, adding to the already festive atmosphere with memorable event.