44 AR takes initiative to renovate women society office
Source: The Sangai Express / PIB
Imphal, April 24 2021:
44 Assam Rifles under the aegis of 22 Sector Assam Rifles and Inspector General Assam Rifles (East) has taken up an initiative along with the women society of Dikhuiram village of Tamei Subdivision, Tamenglong to renovate the office of the women society of Dikhuiram village which works towards the upliftment of women of the village.
On World Women's Day, the representatives of the women society approached the Assam Rifles camp in the village for assistance in renovating the women society office.
A road map was jointly prepared in a meeting between the women society and the battalion, with a pledge to renovate and revamp the centre as 'Mahila Shakti Kendra' and dedicate it to local populace of Dikhuiram village.
The renovation works shall involve repairing of walls, roof, floor, installation of entrance gate, electrification and landscaping of the surrounding area.
The soldiers and the locals have together joined hands to achieve the task.
Once completed, the Mahila Shakti Kendra, will empower rural women through community participation and create and environment in which they realised their full potential.
The renovated women's society office will help in creating awareness about government schemes, training and capacity building.