CSOs host Mao women
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 14 2021:
Mao Imphal Market Coordination Committee in association with the Mao Union Imphal, Mao Business Union and Mao Naga Women Welfare Association, Imphal hosted a Ningol Chakkouba event exclusively for Mao women (Ningols) at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Sanglen, Palace Compound today.
Mao Imphal Market Coordination Committee is a conglomerate of IPSA, ACOAM Lup, IPAK, PANDM, KANGLAMEI, KIL, CLK and KSA.
Over 70 women from Mao who have been doing business at Imphal attended the celebration.
At the occasion, Langthabal Constituency MLA Karam Shyam stated that mutual understanding and respect among the communities are indispensable for peaceful coexistence of all.
Saying that such a grand gathering would surely play a key role in strengthening the brotherly ties between the people of Manipur, the MLA prayed that the festivity may bring cordial atmosphere which is conducive for all to focus on development.
Mao-Imphal Market Coordination Committee convenor Khuraijam Athouba stated that seeing the Mao Ningols attending the feast in a festive mood is touching and joyful at the same time.
Saying that the eight organisations along with the Mao Union played an instrumental role in opening Mao Keithel at Imphal occasionally, he expressed disappointment that the Government, however, is not providing even a temporary shed for the Mao people to sell their goods.
As a Ningol Chakkouba gift to Mao Ningols, the committee is considering allocating a location for them to do business, he informed.
Athouba further stated that the invitees would be taken for a sightseeing tour to Moirang after the feast.
Later, the organisers presented simple gifts to all the guests.