Tungjoy Women Society celebrates 50 years
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 19 2014 :
Nagaland MLA Deo Nukhu during his speech at the golden jubilee of Tungjoy Women Society, called upon the people of Tungjoy District to promote women's leadership and girl's education to develop the society.
The MLA, an origin of Poumai tribe, presently the Parliamentary Secy for Higher Education & SCERT, stated that unity among the people is vital to achieve any goal.
He further encouraged the youth to cultivate hard work in order to appear and succeed in the UPSC and State civil service exams as the community gravely needs them.
The golden jubilee celebration of the women's society was based on the theme "Women for Change" .
A technical discussion session, talks, prayers, jubilee choir presentation, cultural demonstration and musical talent show were also hosted during the celebration.
Women leaders and delegates from different villages, representatives from Naga Women's Union, Senapati District Women's Association, Poumai Naga Women's Union, intellectuals, public leaders, village leaders, and others attended the two day celebration.
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Before the formal gathering, the dignitaries unveiled the Jubilee monolith and were accorded a rare traditional musical instrument reception.
MLA Nukhu also released the Golden Jubilee Souvenir on the occasion.
Deputy Commissioner Jacintha Lazarus, IAS and ADC CEO Rang Peter, MCS graced the occasion as guests of honor while local ADC member Simon Salony was the functional president.
Speaking at the occasion, Jacintha said women's participation in the family and society has changed and moulded the world.
She further called for induction of more women in the village and civil bodies.
Emphasizing on women's education, Jacintha said that, if a mother is educated, the whole family is educated.
"Our women should move out of the four walls and explore the social responsibilities to improve the present system", she said.
CEO Rang Peter, MCS during his speech referred to women as the strength of the community adding that positive changes take place only when women become active agents of change.