International Women's Day observed
Source: The Sangai Express
Thb/Tpl, March 12 2022:
National Foundation for India (NFI) in association with Integrated Rural Development Services Organisation (IRDSO), Wangjing on Saturday observed International Women's Day at IRDSO Complex in Wangjing with the theme, "Gender Equality for a Sustainable Tomorrow" .
The observance was marked by felicitation of prominent women personalities of Thoubal district and an interactive session.
During the programme, Padma Shri Awardee Hanjabam Radhe; Thoubal Women Police, Officer in-charge Okram Chaoba Devi; social activist Mumtaz Begum; AMKIL advisor Khagembam Anandi; Vihaan Project health promoter, Pangambam Sandhyarani; writer Yumnam Chanu Wanglenthoibi; international fencer Saikhom Nancyrose and IRDSO secretary, Nonilabala Narengbam enlightened the participants on various topics.
Moreover, in line with the observance of International Women's Day, Moreh Battalion distributed essential items including rice, flour, sugar and fresh vegetables to the widows and downtrodden of Moreh.
The villages expressed their gratitude towards the Assam Rifles for the initiative and bringing positive changes in their lives.