IMPHAL June 27: The first State level extempore speech competition on Helen Keller was held today at Manipur press club organized by the Handicapped Development Foundation Manipur(HDFM).
The observation was on the theme `Why do we observe the birth anniversary of Helen Keller Worldwide`™.
44 students from 17 schools participated in the competition to mark the 135th birth anniversary celebration of Helen Keller who had contributed selflessly towards the welfare of disables.
The function was attended by Dr Th Khomdon Singh, Chief Librarian (Consultant) Manipur University; Dr Ch Rupachandra Singh, chairman (HDFM); Dr Dhanabir Leishram, social scientist; Rose Mangshi Haokip,
retd lecturer and Ningthoukhongjam Ibechaobi Devi, principal Ramlal Paul Hr Sec School Keisamthong.
Waikhom Pradeep Kumar, HoD, Dept of Sociology, Liberal College; Nilabati Ningombam, Asst professor, Sociology, Liberal College and Ningthemba Chingsubam, asst teacher, Don Bosco High School Langjing were the jury member for the competition.
The prizes were distributed to all the top ten winners by the dignitaries.
Meanwhile, the Relief Centre for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, Manipurn also observed the 135th Birth Anniversary of Adam Helen Keller at Longa Koireng, Senapati, according to a statement of the centre.
It said APL rice at subsidized rates were also provided to 50 individuals through the Consumer Affairs Food and Public Distribution.