Socio-economic status report of Manipuri women released
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, May 21 2018:
Social Welfare and Cooperation Minister Nemcha Kipgen today released the report of a survey on Socio-Economic Status of Women in Manipur carried out by Drishti Stree Adhyayan Prabodhan Kendra (Women Studies and Training Centre), Pune, at the Court Hall, Manipur University.
Addressing the gathering as chief guest, Nemcha stated that the contribution of Manipuri women in the socio-economic aspect is significantly large; whether in the organized or unorganized sector, they have been making their presence felt everywhere.
"Our women are also known for their courage, skill and active involvement in many social, economic, political arid cultural activities", she added.
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Nemcha Kipgen highlighted the several schemes introduced by the Central Government and State Government for empowerment and welfare of women adding that the prime goals of all such schemes for women are to provide them protection, better health facilities, enough education to make them employable and make them financially strong.
Nemcha called upon all the women to avail various welfare schemes introduced by the Government with the main aim of uplifting their life socially and economically and assured that none of the deserving ones for any social schemes will be denied their rights.
Drishti Stree Adhyayan Prabodhan Kendra (Women Studies and Training Centre), is a centre of information documentation and research related to women issues.
The report is based on the study on parameters like education, health, employment and social status, their role in social interactions, family system, marriage system, etc along with the impact of geographical conditions, political scenario and political psyche on their lives.
Founder Trustee, Drishti Stree Adhyayan Prabodhan Kendra, Geeta Gunde, Dean, School of Life Science, Manipur University, Prof GA Shantibala Devi, Secretary, Dr Anjali Deshpande and Geeta Gokhale also graced the occasion as chairperson, guest of honour, president and special guest respectively.
Officials concerned, faculties and students of Manipur University also attended the function.