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Jul 27, 2021 · Near the southernmost part of Imphal is Olympic medal winner Saikhom Mirabai Chanu’s hometown, Nongpok Kakching. Chanu won India its first medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics by bagging a silver in Women’s 49kg weightlifting.
Jul 30, 2021 · The 26-year-old comes from a small yet extremely beautiful town called Nongpok Kakching, which is also known as Manipur’s Granary. The town, brimming with abundant natural beauty, looks absolutely stunning with high mountains and lush greenery.
Saikhom Mirabai Chanu was born on 8 August 1994 in Nongpok Kakching about 30 km away from Imphal city, Manipur to a Meitei family, a warrior clan of that region. Chanu identified herself as a follower of Sanamahism and she also stated that she is follower of Hinduism as well. [8]
Jul 29, 2021 · Saikhom Mirabai Chanu, who gave India the first medal from Tokyo Olympics 2020, hails from a picturesque village in Manipur. Mirabai bagged a silver medal in Women’s 49kg weightlifting. Her hometown, Nongpok Kakching is also called Manipur’s Granary for the production of the highest percentage of food grains in the state.
Sep 25, 2022 · Coping with the changing scenario, farmers in Imphal East are replacing traditional practices with “Jalkund” - a simple and low-cost water harvesting system. By Phurailatpam Keny Devi. Updated 26 Sep 2022, 9:03 am. A Jalkund at Nongpok Kakching in Imphal East district, Manipur (Photo: IFP)
Aug 6, 2021 · Chanu’s mother, Saikhom Ongbi Tombi Devi, ran a tea stall in her village and trucks carrying river sand from the Etham Moirangpurel area would pass through Nongpok Kakching on their way to Imphal. Mirabai would hitch a ride with these truckers, who willingly obliged at no charge.
Nov 20, 2021 · Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Textiles, Commerce and Industry and Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, on Saturday announced that a Mega Handloom Cluster will be set up at Nongpok Kakching village of Imphal East district, the native village of Tokyo Olympics Silver Medalist Saikhom Mirabai Chanu, at a cost of Rs 30 crore, to honour ...
