Rice distributed to widows
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, June 24 2024:
Khongjom Papal Meira Paibi Lup organised a rice distribution program to widows at Khongjom Papal Laibung Community Hall under Thoubal district yesterday.
The rice distribution was sponsored by Widows And Orphan Resource Development Trust (WORDT) under the theme "Let Them Alive".
The function was graced by H Punshi Singh, president, RPU Papal as the chief guest; N Gunildro, WORDT author as the functional president and W Bijiya Devi, founder member WORDT; Th Suran, manager, WORDT, Yairipok Branch; social worker Ch Birchandra and H Hemo Devi, advisor, Papal Meira Paibi as the guests of honour.
During the event, rice was distributed to roughly 360 beneficiaries from different localities in Thoubal district.
Speaking on the occasion, W Bijiya Devi highlighted the burdens faced by women in running a household, which is much worse for widows without any means of livelihood.
She added that the rice distribution was held to provide some relief to the hardships faced by widows.
Meanwhile, N Gunildro spoke at length about the welfare measures undertaken by WORDT for public benefit.
It is worth noting that WORDT has conducted similar programs in Thoubal, Kakching, Imphal East, Imphal West and Bishnupur aside from the event.