Rotary Club of Imphal installed a Rotary Peace Pole at Sendra near Loktak Lake to promote peace, harmony and conflict prevention in Manipur.
Imphal, July 12: The Rotary Club of Imphal (RID 3240) on Sunday installed a Rotary Peace Pole at Sendra overlooking Loktak Lake, reaffirming its commitment to promoting peace, harmony and conflict prevention in Manipur.
The initiative was organised as part of Rotary International's focus on peacebuilding and conflict prevention and also aimed at strengthening the organisation's public image through community-oriented service.
The Peace Pole, regarded as a universal symbol of peace, carries a message of hope, unity and mutual understanding among people of different communities, cultures and nations. According to the organisers, the installation reflects Rotary's continued efforts to foster peace at the local, national and global levels.
The Peace Pole was formally inaugurated through a ribbon-cutting ceremony jointly conducted by Rotary Club of Imphal past presidents Rtn. Dr. M. Madhumangal Singh and Rtn. L. Surchandra Singh in the presence of club members.
Speaking on the occasion, Rotary Club of Imphal President Rtn. Dr. Nongthombam Muhindro Singh highlighted the importance of promoting dialogue, mutual respect and peaceful coexistence, particularly in the present circumstances.
He stated that the installation was dedicated to encouraging peace and reconciliation in Manipur while expressing solidarity with Rotary International's global mission of conflict prevention and peacebuilding.
Located at the scenic Sendra tourist destination overlooking Loktak Lake, the Peace Pole symbolises the belief that lasting peace begins within individuals and communities before extending to society at large, the organisers said.
Members of the Rotary Club of Imphal also reaffirmed their commitment to advancing initiatives that promote peace, understanding and community service in line with Rotary's motto, "Service Above Self," and the 2026–27 Rotary theme, "Create Lasting Impact."
The programme concluded with a fellowship gathering, during which members renewed their pledge to work towards building a more peaceful, inclusive and compassionate society.
