AR highlights importance of inclusive development
Source: IT News
Imphal, February 01 2021:
Mantripukhri Battalion of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis HQ IGAR (S) conducted Lecture on "Importance of Women Education" at Kontha Khabam Village of Imphal West district on yesterday.
The lecture was aimed to create awareness regarding the importance and benefits of providing good education to women and girls in order to achieve holistic development in the society.
The attendees were also enlightened about the various schemes and beneficial programmes initiated by the state and central governments for promoting the women education over the years, to change the mindset of the general populace and improve the overall condition of girls across the nation.
Several campaigns and programs that are run by GOI such as Save the Girl Child, BetiBachaoBetiPadhao which facilitates free or subsidized education for girls and provision of financial assistance.
Provisions like reservations for women in colleges and universities were also explained to the attendees.
A total of 47 villagers including school teachers, MeiraPaibis and Village Youth Club members attended the event.
The program was organised strictly adhering to the Government norms pertaining to the COVID-19 protocols.
The event culminated with light refreshments for all the attendees.
The attendees expressed their gratitude towards Assam Rifles for bringing out an important aspect for inclusive development and betterment of the region.