Manipur Chanura Chaokhat Marup observes silver jubilee
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 01 2022:
The Silver Jubilee celebration of Manipur Chanura Chaokhat Marup (Macha Chamma) was held today at its office at Palace Compound.
Macha Chamma is a micro finance body of Manipuri Chanura Leishem Marup (Macha Leima) .
Macha Leima in a statement extended best wishes to the people of the State and expressed contentment on the completion of 25 years of working in association with the public.
Macha Leima maintained that certain positive changes have been brought in the State where division of labour among men and women can be seen as compared to olden days which was a male dominating society.
In view of the poor economic conditions of women who are confined in their houses engrossed in household activities, Macha Chamma was formed in 1997, as a micro finance unit of Macha Leima with an aim to enhance the economic status of these women and to make them self-reliant, continued the statement Further it stated that Macha Chamma along with the sincere and collective efforts of their staff, has been able to bring healthy changes in the lives of the women especially home-makers over the past 25 years.
The organisation also assured to work continuously for the upliftment of women in the State to ensure that the future is secured for them and their children.
The silver jubilee celebration was graced by Pangambam Shantikumari (Thoi) as the chairperson of the management committee of Macha Chamma as the president.
Speaking at the occasion, Macha Leima life member, Huidrom Borkeinya spoke in length about the contributions of Macha Leima for women's welfare and also asserted that it will continue such activities in future as well.
Macha Leima founder members, members of executive body, Macha Leima School staff and staff of branch offices also attended the event.