Leimaroi extends aid to widows
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 28 2018:
Leimaroi, an organization of married women singers of the State has distributed monetary assistance of Rs 10,000 each to 10 destitute and poverty stricken widows today during a function at Manipur Press Club.
The function was graced by Commissioner (Art & Culture and Transport) M Lakshmikumar Singh, All Manipur Matam Ishei Kanglup (AMMIK) president Sagolsem Tijendra, vice president Wahengbam Samson Singh and HVS Construction Materials Private Limited Managing Director Huidrom Vikramjit Singh as the chief guest, president and guests of honour respectively.
Speaking at the function, Lakshmikumar underscored the importance of helping each other and moving forward as one.
He lauded the role of Leimaroi in the State and added that the monetary assistance provided by the organization to the destitute and poverty stricken widows could go a long way in restoring faith in humanity.
Meanwhile, Leimaroi member Premila expressed her joy in helping the 10 selected widows.
She maintained that Leimaroi will carry out such initiative further in the future.