GANGTOK, 26 July: Nima Rikzum Lepcha of North Sikkim Academy of Mangan, North Sikkim has been selected for the 14th Lha Tshring Kunchudyangmoo Memorial Literary Award. A press release informs that this annual award comprising of cash award of Rs 5000 and certificate of merit is conferred to students who score the highest marks in Lepcha language in the All India Secondary School Examination (Class X).
The award was instituted in the year 1998 with the sole objective to contribute towards the development of Lepcha language and literature and also to encourage and inspire the younger generation, the release informs. The Chief Minister has consented to be the chief guest on the occasion of Tendong Lho Rum Faat Celebration,2012 being organized at Gangtok where the award will be conferred.
The celebration committee on behalf of the entire community congratulates the awardee and the school faculty for such marvellous achievement of the school, the release mentions. Nima Rikzum Lepcha originally hails from Shipgyer, Upper Dzongu, North Sikkim.
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