IMPHAL, October 20: Tazei community Library and Resource Centre was inaugurated today by Dr Antonia Neubauer, founder READ Global at Sangaiprou Kabui village, Imphal west, under the joint sponsorship of READ India and Sangaiprou Naga Youth Organization .
The inaugural function was attended by K Kadudai, village chief and Geeta Malhotra, country director READ India as guests of honour.
Dr Kalpana Dasgupta and Sujata Sharma from READ India also attended the function as special guests.
Speaking at the function, chief guest Antonia Neubauer stated the global organization in collaboration with its India unit is trying to build a good library community in the country.
He further informed that the Sangaipurou library is the second such library in Manipur constructed with the partial funding from the organization.
While choosing the location for the construction of the library, READ Global considers areas where all communities of the state reside together, so that all communities can get the benefits from the library.
The library will have an IT room and a women’s and kids’ room also. As part of the function, Dr Antonia Neubauer also released a souvenir.
Cultural programmes including dance and songs were the main highlights of the inaugural function.