7th Widows' Day observed at Moirang
Source: The Sangai Express

Moirang, February 02 2026: The 7th Widows' Day was observed today at Moirang Chengei Lampak, organised by the Widow and Orphan Resource Development Trust (WORDT), Moirang Branch, under the sponsorship of WORDT Manipur.

The programme was attended by retired Associate Professor and former HOD of Political Science, Moirang College, Y Modhu as chief guest; Author of WORDT, Moirang Branch N Gunindro Singh as functional president; and founder member of WORDT Waikhom Bijaya; founder of Sanatombi Oriental English School, Kumbi, N Sharatkumar; Pradhan of Kha Thinungei GP, N Ramananda; Pradhan of Phubala GP, Ningthoujam Ranjit; and president of Moirang Apunba Meira Paibi Ima Lup, Konjengbam Padmabati Devi as guests of honour.

7th Widows' Day observed at Moirang

Speaking on the occasion, retired Associate Professor, Y Modhu Singh said that the role played by WORDT in promoting the welfare of widows was commendable and deserving of recognition, even suggesting that the organisation be recommended for awards such as the Karma Yogi Award.

He said widowhood was a matter of fade and urged widows not to lose moral strength, but instead remain resilient and raise their children to become successful individuals.

Author WORDT, N Gunindro said that Widows' Day was not a celebration of widowhood, but an effort to bring moments of happiness and relief to widows, helping them overcome sorrow and despair following the loss of their husbands.

He appealed to the public not to view the observance negatively as a celebration.

He said that since 2017, WORDT has organised around 538 programmes for the welfare of widows, and has several more initiatives planned.

Highlighting future plans, he said that considering Manipur's limited resources, the Trust intents to promote work culture through livelihood activities such as the cultivation of chives (nakuppi), potato, garlic, etc, in the empty fields of the state to support sustainable income generation and contribute to the State's economy.

As part of the event, around 3,000 members of the WORDT were honoured with gifts from the trust, providing an opportunity for interaction.

The dignitaries present were also felicitated with Lengyan as a mark of respect.