International Widow's Day observed at CCpur
Source: The Sangai Express
Churachandpur, June 26 2021:
As a part of the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' celebration, District Social Welfare Office, Churachandpur and Social Human Action For Rural Empowerment (SHARE) Society, Churachandpur jointly observed 'International Widow's Day' under the theme "Invisible Women, Invisible Problems" for the first time at Themnu Age Care Home (TACH), Churachandpur.
Speaking on the occasion, resource person, DSWO Churachandpur, Tamphasana, enlightened the gathering about the Department's Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme and provided monetary assistance to the widows present.
SHARE Society president, K Esther Vaiphei extended her appreciation to the DSWO Churachandpur for organising the programme.
Later, an interactive programme was also conducted.
At the end of the programme, a street play titled, "Challenges of Widows", highlighting the various issues faced by widows was presented by Children of Chacha Nehru Bal Bhavan (CNBB), Churachandpur.