Awareness campaign on 'Gender Sensitization' held in Kakching
Source: The Sangai Express / DIO

Kakching, September 04 2025: The District Hub for Empowerment of Women (DHEW) and Integrated Child Development Services Scheme (ICDS) Cell, Kakching District organised a Special Awareness Campaign under the theme "Gender Sensitization" at Shakti Sadan Home, Machin Manao Ching, Kakching today.

The awareness programme was organised in collaboration with One Stop Centre (Kakching) and Shakti Sadan Home, Kakching under the initiative "SANKALP: HEW".

The programme was graced by Naorem Kumari Devi, chairperson CWC Kakching as chief guest and resource person, Ningthoujam Parango Singh, DPO/CDPO Kakching as president and Irom Rashitombi Devi, Central Administrator, OSC Kakching as guest of honour.

Naorem Kumari Devi, as a resource person, spoke on various issues relating to gender sensitization.

She highlighted the discrimination between male and female and the influence of societal norms that perpetuate gender inequality.

She also elaborated on the distinction between sex and gender, stressing the need for awareness to overcome deep-rooted biases.

While acknowledging that some improvements and positive changes have taken place in society regarding gender discrimination, she observed that such deep-rooted practices will take time and sustained effort to overcome.

The 10-days awareness campaign which kicked off on September 2 will conclude on September 12.SANKALP: Hub for Empowerment of Women (HEW) - is a flagship initiative within Mission Shakti, initiated by the Government of India.

It is designed to bridge the information and knowledge gap regarding schemes and facilities available for women as well as guide them to avail the benefits and entitlements.

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