ITSL lauds Ringui (Tongou) villagers
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, February 04 2015:
Imphal Tangkhul Shanao Long (ITSL) has lauded Ringui (Tongou) Villagers for the decision to include women representative in the Village Authority which is the highest decision making body in the village local governance.
In a press note, ITSL Secretary Philamaya Mercy said the decision of the villagers was commendable for giving women a chance to exercise their capability in building better inter personal relationship and development for the welfare of the village in particular and Tangkhul society in general.
Women representation in the Village Authority is still a far cry for almost all the Tangkhul villages till today, though many individuals and organizations have been relentlessly working for gender equality and equity in governance, said ITSL.
The organisation appeal other Tangkhul Villages to support women representation in the local governance.
ITSL also congratulated ITSL President Grace T.Shatsang as she has been nominated as the Village Secretary of Raphei Valley, Mantripukhri on January 10 and appreciated village elders for nominating her.