Awareness programme on "Role of MSCW" held
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR

Imphal, May 09 2025: A one day awareness programme on the "Role of Manipur State Commission for Women (MSCW)" was held today at Heingang Gram Panchayat Community Hall, Heingang Mayai Leikai, Imphal East.

The programme was jointly organized by MSCW and Spiritual Women Organisation, Heingang Mayai Leikai.

The programme was graced by dignitaries, including MSCW Chairperson, Thumlip Tiningpham Monsang; MSCW Member Secretary, W Phajatombi Devi; MSCW Members, Lourembam Dayabati, T Chuongsin Koireng and SK Sophia Moyon.

Speaking on the occasion, Thumlip Tiningpham Monsang stressed on the importance of organising awareness programmes aimed at promoting gender equality and women empowerment.

She emphasized that both men and women play equal roles in building the Nation and driving economic progress.

Highlighting that the goal is to achieve full gender equality by the year 2030, the Chairperson said, "The concept of gender equality is sometimes misunderstood, it is fundamentally about education and understanding the true essence of women's empowerment".

She also encouraged women to recognise their potential, educate themselves, and embrace the real meaning and significance of empowerment.

SK Sophia Moyon stated that the MSCW exists solely to protect, support and raise awareness among women.

Urging active participation, she called on women to benefit from such programmes and to become agents of change within their communities.

Emphasizing the importance of responsiveness in today's digital age, she pointed out that the MSCW has already registered 1,266 cases, of which 1,250 have been successfully resolved, either through mutual understanding or legal intervention.

"The most commonly reported cases include domestic violence, harassment, rape, molestation, divorce, and child custody disputes", said Sophia while urging all women to come forward and register their grievances with the Commission.

She also encouraged women to inquire about and avail themselves of Government-sponsored schemes aimed at their welfare.

In the technical session, Dr Ch Narendra Singh, Advocate and Gurumayum Ravi Sharma shared their insights on the topic "The Role of MSCW" and "Available Women Related Government Schemes under Social Welfare Department".

Members of the Panchayat, self help groups, Spiritual Women Organisation and people of the area also attended the programme.

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