Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, April 09 2009:
Acknowledging the important role played by the Manipuri women in all spheres of life, the Lady Governor of Manipur, Kiran Jagat has lauded the efforts of the Manipur State Commission for Women (MSCW) in mitigating the hardships and difficulties faced by women in Manipuri Society.
Delivering her Chief Guest speech today at the releasing function of 'Voice of Women' (Nupigi Khonjel), the half yearly publication of the MSCW at Kangla Hall here, Kiran Jagat observes that the Commission is marching forward towards achieving its objectives under the able and dynamic leadership of its Chairperson.
She said that Manipuri women have been in the fore-front in redressing the social ills confronting the society but their status in the homes is not commensurate with the social contributions.
First Lady of the State, Mrs Jagat is also optimistic that the MSCW will help to alleviate the hardships faced by the Manipuri women.
The function was also attended among others by Dr Ch Jamini, Chairperson of MSCW, and Lhingzanieng Gangte, member of MSCW.