IMPHAL, May 12: The Award Selection Committee has recommended Manoharmayum Manihar Sharma of Nongmeibung Wangkheirakpam Leikai for selection to receive Dr Ibeyaima Innovation Award donated by the Manipuri Association of Canada (MAC), Ontario, Canada in memory of its member (Late) Dr Hijam Ibeyaima Devi, for his innovative product ‘Solar Silk Reeling cum Spinning Machine’.
The Award will be given out on May 15 at 3 pm at the Manipur Science Aquarium complex, Imphal and carries cash prize of Rs. 20,000 including a Citation and a Memento, said the Manipur Science and Technology Council.