RK Ongbi Pramodini conferred Mahila Ratna Award
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 13 2019:
In recognition of her contribution to the society, especially for empowering women, Advisory Committee Member of Manipur State Commission for Women RK Ongbi Pramodini of Keishampat Leimajam Leikai has been conferred with "Mahila Ratna Award - 2019" .
She has also been appointed as Director of Citizen First (North East Zone) .
The Mahila Ratna Award - 2019, presented by Bishwa Mahila Parivar and Citizen First was handed over to Pramodini during the International Women's Day celebration which was held on the theme "Women Empowerment for Sustainable Development" at India International Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi on February 10 last.
Speaking to media persons at her residence today, Pramodini asserted that the she feels proud of being a Manipuri lady who has been conferred the award.
She continued that Manipuri women have been empowered since ancient time and are actively taking part in social issues and movements.
Claiming that she was conferred with the Mahila Ratna Award - 2019 in recognition of her "little contribution to the society", especially for empowering women, she contended that there is lot more for women to achieve and be empowered.
Although Manipuri women have been in the forefront for years, they still have little influence in the political domain, which she said is an important sector which have direct impact on the people of the State as a whole.
Inadequate and non- representation of women in political domain limit the involvement of women in the decision making processes which affects them, she added.
"Manipuri women need to come out, become key players in the political realm and take part in the decision making which shapes the society, the State," she said.
Pramodini held the post of president of BJP, Manipur Pradesh Mahila Morcha and advisor of Central Adoption Resource Authority.