Thoubal DC appeals to promote welfare of displaced people
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, July 24 2023:
Deputy Commissioner Thoubal, Ahanthem Subhash appealed to all to purchase products produced by the displaced to help in generating a regular source of income for them.
He made the above appeal today while speaking at the launching programme of reed products made by the displaced people who are currently taking refuge in Rice Research Station relief camp in Khangabok, Thoubal district.
The products have also been made available at various marketplaces for sale as well.
SDO Thoubal, Mayengbam Ranjita MCS and DRDA Thoubal Executive Engineer, Ng Somorendra also attended the launching programme.
The DC went on to state that a training programme on making water reed products was conducted for the inmates in association with ODES as a part of the continued efforts of the District Administration Thoubal to help in generating a regular source of income for the displaced so as to make them self-reliant.
The products made by these inmates are named 'Anouba Yening' and have been made available for sale from today onwards, he added.
The DC also expressed joy on the assurance given by the Department of Handloom and Handicrafts that these products will be showcased in their emporium for sale.
Such a noble initiative will help in boosting the morale of these displaced people, he said.
He also urged all to purchase the products made by the inmates of the relief camps and to extend support to all the initiatives taken up by the District Administration Thoubal for people's welfare.