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AK Mirabai distributes equipment
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 02 2016:
Embroidery machines, tailoring machines and handlooms were distributed to around 280 trained women at a function held today at the training hall of the Rural Women and Children Development Welfare Association (RWCDWA), Taobungkhok, Imphal West.
The Government paid 70 per cent of the cost of the machines while the remaining 30 per cent were borne by the beneficiaries.
Speaking at the gathering as chief guest, Social Welfare Minister AK Mirabai called upon all women who have received vocational training to set up self help groups of 10 to 15 members each.
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Once the SHGs are formed, the Government work take all necessary steps to provide them loans, she assured.
She then highlighted the importance of economic independence for women empowerment.
Mirabai asserted that women need to shed the inherent attitude of dependence on men in order to achieve meaningful empowerment.
Women also need to know the laws of the land for self protection.
They must know whom to approach when their modesty and dignity are threatened.
Only when women are economically self-reliant, there can be gender equality, she asserted.
Sagolband AC MLA RK Imo, Manipur State Commission for Women Chairperson Dr K Sobita and Social Welfare Principal Secretary K Moses Chalai were also present at the gathering.
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