Lecture programme on Importance of Women Education' held
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 24 2021:
Mantripukhri Battalion of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis HQ IGAR (S) conducted a lecture on "Importance of Women Education" at Kontha Khabam Village in Imphal West district today.
The lecture was aimed at creating awareness regarding the importance and benefits of providing good education to women and girls in order to achieve holistic development in the society, said a statement issued by PRO Assam Rifles.
The attendee were also enlightened about the various schemes and beneficial programmes initiated by the State and Central Governments for promoting the women education over the years, to change the mindset of the general populace and improve the overall condition of girls across the nation, added the statement.
Several campaigns and programs that are run by GOI such as Save the Girl Child, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao which facilitates free or subsidized education for girls, provision of financial assistance and provisions like reservations for women in colleges and universities were also explained to the 47 attendee, also added the statement.