Objectives of Villages Level Federation highlighted
Source: The Sangai Express
Jiribam, August 02 2023:
A Village Level Federation (VLF) of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in Dibong village was formed today at Aribam Mandop, Dibong Mayai Leikai under the aegis of Manipur State Rural Livelihood Mission (MSRLM) Jiribam Block, Block Mission Management Unit.
The gathering observed a 2-minute silence to honour those who have lost their lives during the ongoing conflict and pray for the departed souls to rest in eternal peace.
Addressing the gathering, Wahengbam Premchand, Block Mission Manager, MSRLM Jiribam Block stated that the objective of the VLF is to guide and strengthen the SHGs.
It will also help the SHGs in developing their respective localities in collaboration with the Line Departments and thus aid them in the global race towards progress.
He further conveyed that other objectives of the VLF include - to make concerted efforts to eliminate poverty by working in cooperation with the State administration, to help orphans, widows, differently abled persons and senior citizens above the age of 60 years.
The VLF will also focus on upliftment of women and provide them with various opportunities by working in tandem with banks and other financial institutions and thus empowering them, he shared.