Manipur: Government Sets Up Committee To Supervise Publication Of Books On State's History, Culture

In a bid to rule out the possibility of publication of distorted information on the state's tradition, history, geography and culture,Manipur Government constituted a 15-member committee to oversee the accurate publication of books

An order issued by Dr Nivedita Lairenlakpam, joint secretary, Higher and Technical Education department, stated that many books are being published about the state contributing to our repository of centuries of knowledge of our past, civilisations and cultures.

The decision has been taken after observing that some books published on the history, culture, tradition and geography of the state contain information which may either distort facts or jeopardise the peaceful coexistence among the various communities in the state, the order stated.

What else did the order include?

According to the order issued, the committee constituted of education minister, Manipur as the chairperson and the director of University and Higher Education as the member secretary.

It also informed that the individual/group desirous of publication of books on the history, culture, tradition and geography of the state may apply to the director of University and Higher Education, Manipur.

The submission must include a copy of the book manuscript that shall place the matter before the committee for its approval, it said. The committee shall convene its meeting as and when required, it added.

Also, the order mentioned that any publication of books which contains material which may either distort facts or disturb the peaceful coexistence among the various communities in the state shall be liable to be punished under the relevant law.