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Manipur Cabinet Declares Loktak Day as Annual State Festival
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 23 Oct 2026, 01:37 AM
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The Manipur state cabinet has officially designated Loktak Day as an annual state festival, highlighting the cultural and ecological significance of the world's largest floating national park.
The Manipur state cabinet has taken a significant step to preserve the state's unique heritage by declaring Loktak Day as an annual state festival. This decision underscores the government's commitment to celebrating the ecological and cultural importance of Loktak Lake.
Loktak Lake, home to the world's largest floating national park, is a vital part of Manipur's identity. The declaration aims to promote awareness about the lake's biodiversity and its role in the local economy and culture.
By institutionalizing this day as a state festival, the administration seeks to ensure that future generations recognize the value of this natural landmark. The move is expected to boost tourism and cultural activities centered around the lake.
Loktak Lake, home to the world's largest floating national park, is a vital part of Manipur's identity. The declaration aims to promote awareness about the lake's biodiversity and its role in the local economy and culture.
By institutionalizing this day as a state festival, the administration seeks to ensure that future generations recognize the value of this natural landmark. The move is expected to boost tourism and cultural activities centered around the lake.