ISBN: 9788178358673    Publisher: Kalpaz Publications Year of publishing: 2011     Format:  Hardback No of Pages: 358        Language: English

Control Society (1995-2003); he introduced the Manipur State AIDS Policy in 1996 and the Harm Reduction Project known as RIAC project for the first time in India. He worked as a temporary UNAIDS Advisor during the Global Research Network meeting held in Durban in April, 2000. Post retirement, he worked in Thailand and Myanmar for a brief period and in NACO during 2005-2006. Presently he is working as a Medical Superintendent of Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS), Imphal (Manipur). He has written four books in connection with HIV/AIDS. History and culture have been a fascinating subject for him since his student career. Whenever he goes to a new country or state, he makes it a point to study the culture of people. He has been studying the history, culture, social and developmental aspects of Manipur for the last five years.Contents:- Vol- 3, Contents #17. Games and Sports in Manipur • Beginning of Sports movement in Manipur • Sports Personalities of Manipur during Maharaja Churachand's Reign • Olympians from Manipur • Arjuna Award Winners • Other Sports Stars • Indigenous Games of Manipur • Mukna (Manipuri Wrestling) • Mukna Kangjei (Khong Kangjei) • Yubi Lakpi • Woolaobi • Hiyang Tannaba • Arambai Hunba • Kang Sanaba • Thang-Ta:#18. Sagol Kangjei (Polo) • Sagol Kangjei (POLO) • Origin of Sagol Kangjei (Polo) in Manipur • Pana Sagol Kangjei • Manipur Sagol Kangjei during British Period • World's first Polo Club was established at Silchar in 1859 • Manipur Polo spread to other parts of British India • Manipur Polo Game spread to other parts of the World from 1868 • Manipur Polo Game spread to Malta in 1868 • Manipur Polo Game spread to England in 1869 • Manipur Polo Game spread to Argentina in 1873 : • Manipur Polo Game spread to Australia in 1876 • Manipur Polo Game spread to USA in 1876 • Manipur Polo Game spread to France in 1879 • Polo Players of Manipur during 19th Century • Languages of Polo Game • Chronology of development of Polo • History of Polo from other countries of the world 19. Handlooms, Handicrafts and Textiles • Legends • Historical Background : • Modern Handloom and Handicrafts : • Handloom Population and Production • Textiles of the Meiteis • Design and embroidery used in Meitei Textiles • Textile of Nagas • Textile of Tangkhuls • Textile of Kabui Nagas • Textile of Hmars • Textile of Kukis • Textile of Paites • Pottery in Manipur • Cane and Bamboo works • Kouna Craft #20. All Districts of Manipur • Imphal East District • Imphal West District • Thoubal district • Bishnupur Distrcit • Churachandpur District • Ukhrul District • Senapati District • Tamenglong District • Chandel District #21. Indo-Myanmar Border Trade • Indo-Myanmar Border Trade • Present Status of Indo-Myanmar Trade Route through Moreh • Volume of Indo-Myanmar Trade • Volume of Trade through Moreh • Measures taken up by the Government of India / State Government • Potential areas of exports from Manipur to Myanmar • Potential areas of Import from Myanmar to Manipur • Tran-Asian Highways • Kunming Initiative #22. Why Invest in the State?• Why Invest in the State? • Industrial Policy of Manipur • Package of Incentives • New Industrial Package for the North-East • Development of Industrial Infrastructure • Transport Subsidy • Fiscal Incentives • Relaxation of PMRY norms • Other Incentives • Procedure for release of assistance under the New Incentives. • Industrial Scenario of Manipur • Spinning Mill • Bamboo and paper industry • Silk and Tasar Industry • Industrial Corporations • Manipur Food Industries Corporation Ltd. • 200 TPD Cement Project in Manipur • Serpentinite and Idocrase Processing Industries • Manipur Traditional Liquor Plant • Integrated pineapple Concentration Plant • Bamboo shoot Fermentation • Medicinal plant Processing Industry. • Floriculture • Information Technology (IT) • Power Sector • Horticulture: • Pottery • Business Opportunities • Agriculture • Tea • Yongchak • Medicinal Plants • Rice Flake (Chengpak) • Banking and Finance • Pineapple • Ginger • Manipur Traditional Liquor • Mushrooms: • Bamboo and Bamboo shoots • Rubber: • Identification of Feasible Industrial Projects in Manipur • Market Potential • Fruit Processing • Cane and Bamboo Production Project • Kouna Crafts Production Project • Orchids • Black scented rice • Proposed Projects #Appendix-1 : British Political Agents / Officers in Manipur Appendix-2 : Instrument of Accession #Appendix-3 : Standstill Agreement #Appendix-4 : Govnors of Manipur #Appendix-5 : Chief Ministers of Manipur #Appendix-6 : Speakers of Manipur #Appendix-7 : Glossary #Appendix-8 : Index ,Index 1113About The Book:- The Book Is Meant Primarily For Foreigners And Outsiders Who Come To Visit Or Would Like To Come To Visit Manipur. The Book Attempts To Present All The Important Facets Of Manipur In A Clear, Easily Understandable Form. ,The First Chapter Of The Book Is Dedicated To Why Should You Visit Manipur - Entry Formalities, Health Precautions, Places Of Interest Etc. The Book Gives A Brief Account About The Origin Of Manipur, Geography, Fauna And Flora, Manipur Kingdom And Kings, The Population And People, Lois Yaithibi And Bishnupriya, Naga Tries, Tangkhul Tribes, Kuki And Hamrs, Prominent Tourists Spots, Festivals Of Manipur, Historical Landmarks, Manipuri Dances, Games And Sports, Sagol Kangjei (Polo), Handloom, Handicrafts And Textiles. The Books Also Gives A Brief Account About The Districts Of Manipur, Indo-Myanmar Border Trade And Why Should You Invest In Manipur. ,I Hope The Book Will Also Be Useful For The Students, Youths, Common People And Researchers Who Want To Know A Bit Of Everything About Manipur., About The Author:- Khomdon Singh Lisam Rd/Khomdon-Singh" Title="Khomdon-Singh">Khomdon Singh Lisam Was Born On 21 December, 1948. He Is The 8Th Child Of Lisam Sajou Singh And Lisam Ongbi Mandalini Devi Of Singjamei Makha Waikhom Leikai. He Passed Mbbs Examination From The Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh. He Did Post Graduation In Hospital Administration (Mha) From The All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (Aiims, New Delhi) In 1981. He Obtained Post Graduate Degree And Diploma Certificates From The International Hospital, Federation, London (1985), University Of Leeds, U.K. (1992), Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok (1997), University Of California At Los Angeles, Usa (1997). ,He Had Presented Scientific Papers In Many International Conferences In London, Barcelona, Durban, Dacca, Kathmandu, Bangkok, Chiangmai, Yangon. He Has Been Invited As A Resource Person In Many Countries Including South Africa, Bangladesh, Nepal, Thailand And Myanmar. During His Tenure As Project Director Of Manipur State Aids Control Society (1995-2003); He Introduced The Manipur State Aids Policy In 1996 And The Harm Reduction Project Known As Riac Project For The First Time In India. He Worked As A Temporary Unaids Advisor During The Global Research Network Meeting Held In Durban In April, 2000. Post Retirement, He Worked In Thailand And Myanmar For A Brief Period And In Naco During 2005-2006. Presently He Is Working As A Medical Superintendent Of Jawaharlal Nehru Institute Of Medical Sciences (Jnims), Imphal (Manipur). He Has Written Four Books In Connection With Hiv/Aids. ,History And Culture Have Been A Fascinating Subject For Him Since His Student Career. Whenever He Goes To A New Country Or State, He Makes It A Point To Study The Culture Of People. He Has Been Studying The History, Culture, Social And Developmental Aspects Of Manipur For The Last Five Years., Content:- Appendix-8 : Index ,Index 1113
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