International Women's Day celebrated
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 14 2024:
Thoungambi Women Multipurpose Cooperative Society Ltd hosted the International Women's Day Celebration 2024 under the theme "Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress" at Matai Community Hall, Luwangsangbam GP today.
The event was sponsored by the Manipur State Rural Livelihood Mission (MSRLM) and Department of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Government of Manipur.
Speaking on the occasion, Imphal East Deputy Commissioner Khumanthem Diana highlighted the eminence of Manipuri women in the realm of handicrafts and other fields.
She urged the gathering to elevate and encourage the young generation of women and girls to bring more laurels to the State.
The DC also called for efforts to save the youth from drug abuse and instead motivate them to pursue a career of their choice.
She further appealed to the people to take advantage of various schemes, loans, etc to boost their ventures and businesses.
The event was also graced by L Binota, State Mission Manager, SISD; N Basanta, District Mission Manager, Imphal East; Ngairakpam Binolata, special women entrepreneur and H Pravabati, president, Thoungambi Women Multipurpose Cooperative Society Ltd among others.