Activist of Crime against women and children reached Arunachal Pradesh
Nirjuli: 12 September 2013:
Sougaijam Bidyalakshmi flagged off from NERIST for Itanagar on September 12 2013
Miss Sougaijam Bidyalakshmi, who is on cycling tour throughout the Northeast to spread the message of stopping violence against women, reached Nirjuli.
Mentioned may be made that the Hon’ Social welfare minister of Manipur Goverment, Ms. Akoijam Mirabai Devi flagged off the tour from Imphal on 21st August 2013. She had already covered Moreh, Bishnupur, Kohima, Dimapur, Jhorat, Dribugarh and Tezpur before reaching Arunachal Pradesh.
A simple reception ceremony was organised by the students of NERIST. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. B. C. Sharma, Convenor, Joint Co-ordination Committee elaborately discussed about the experience of the tour. He also highlighted on the importance of the message that is conveyed by the young girl.
“Man and woman are the two feet of a society. A society can progress when both are equally treated. Fighting against the rising crime against women and children is the responsibility of all. Moreover, the mindsets of women need to be changed to fight back. We all should take the message brought by the young activist and convert it into action,” said Aheibam Dinamani Singh, Asst. Prof., NERIST.
The young activist interacted with the students of NERIST. She also spoke about the raising crime against women and children. “If I am able to talk to 100 persons, I assume that 100 crimes will be reduced,” said Miss Bidyalakshmi. Students of NERIST also donated amount for her noble cause.
The cycle rally was again flagged off from NERIST for Itanagar.
S. Ramananda
Secretary,
NERIST Manipur Students Union
This info was sent by NERIST Manipur Students Union who can be contacted at secretary_nemsu(at)yahoo(dot)com
This Press Release was posted on Sept 13, 2013.
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