IMPHAL, Dec 10: A special cover on Siroi Lily was released by Secretary (Tourism) Nidhi Mani Tripathi during inauguration ceremony of IMPEX 2015, a district level philately exhibition of the Postal Department held at the Centenary Hall of Manipur University
Speaking on the occasion, Nidhi Mani expressed delight for inviting in the exhibition which was full of wonderful and rare stamps which can be very beneficial to collect them as a hobby.
She said that Department of Posts is making efforts in the areas of social concerns like empowerment of woman and betterment of girl child through its schemes like Sukanya Samridhi Yojana.
Vinod Kumar, Director (Posts), Manipur said that a good number of philatelists and students from various schools of Imphal are displaying their unique collections in the three-day exhibition which is having themes of social security especially Beti Bachao Beti Padao and Wildlife protection.
As part of the inaugural function, artists from Song and Drama Division, Manipur performed various dances of India and spread the message of women empowerment and wild life conservation through their songs and play.