Lecture on women empowerment held
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, November 14 2022:
Mantripukhri Battalion of IGAR (South) organised a lecture on women empowerment at Seijang village in Imphal East district on Monday.
In a release, PRO IGAR (S) informed that the lecture was aimed at informing ways to empower women and fight against gender discrimination.
Women of the village were encouraged to prioritise education and get into decision making roles.
The lecture also spread awareness about the different government schemes available that promote women empowerment and protect them against domestic abuse.
A total of 32 women from Seijang village attended the lecture.
They were educated about their rights and role in nation building.
Further, they were also made aware about the entry schemes for young girls into National Defence Academy and recruitment rally to join the defence forces as well as the preparation required for the same.