MGNREGA women beneficiaries feted
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, March 11 2022:
As a part of the iconic week which is being ob served in connection with International Women's Day, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Department organised a felicitation function of women beneficiaries who have been provided with livelihood opportunities under MGNREGA at Hotel Imphal, North AOC here on Friday.
Speaking at the function, additional chief secretary MH Khan pointed out that MGNREGA is successful in the state because of the contributions of Manipuri women.
He also maintained that improving economy of the state would not be possible without the contribution of women.
In accordance with the changing times, women can now take up any jobs and professions.
A vivid example is that the number of mandays of MGNREGA has been increased in recent years as women worked sincerely.
As such, women should be honoured at the highest level, MH Khan maintained.
The department felicitated the women beneficiaries of MGNREGA by presenting simple gifts.
The function was also attended by officials of the department.