IMPHAL, April 22 -- Cine Artistes and Technicians Association (CATA) Manipur observed its 23rd foundation day in a programme organised at Balmukunda Dev government Music College today.

While speaking as the chief guest, director of Art and Culture, government of Manipur, Aribam Shivdas Sharma highlighted the need for a film archive and library in the State and appealed members of CATA to donate old film equipment if they possessed any. He said that such archives are crucial as it will help in passing down information and knowledge about the history of Manipuri films to the future generations.

He also appealed the members of the organisation to write down and publish their personal experiences regarding Manipuri films as it can be of ref...