Source: Hueiyen News Service
Bishnupur, September 10, 2009:
A one day awareness programme on Adult Learners' Week was held today at INA Memorial Complex, Moirang.
The occasion was graced by Education Minister L Jayentakumar, Moirang Kendra MLA M Prithiviraj, and social worker Dr Gourakishore and Additional Director of Manipur Literary Society, A Saratkumar as the chief guest, president and guests of honour.
Speaking on the occasion, Education Minister L Jayentakumar has stressed on the importance of education especially for women.
He said the government is trying to give education to women with a view on the important they played in maintaining a family.
MLA M Prithiviraj said that women are marginalised in rural areas as their men counterparts see them as a commodity.
He said, to alleviate such attitude, women should be educated.