Indian Army celebrates International Women's Day across state
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, March 09 2024:
Commemorating the International Women's Day on March 8, Indian Army spearheaded a series of events across the state of Manipur, reaffirming its commitment towards empowering and uplifting women from diverse backgrounds.
A release by PRO-PIB (Defence) informed that under the overarching theme of 'Empowering Women: Accelerate Progress', Army organized workshops, lectures, and skill development initiatives aimed at fostering awareness, health and socio-economic empowerment among women.
At Leimakhong Military Station, the invaluable contributions of 20 women serving as conservancy staff in the station were honoured with a special tribute, it added.
They were felicitated by the general officer commanding, Red Shield Division and convenor Red Shield Division Family Welfare Organisation, it informed.
It continued that at Yaingangpokpi, Army collaborated with healthcare professionals to conduct workshops on 'Feminine Hygiene for teenage school-going girls' aimed to raise awareness about menstrual hygiene and common gynaecological diseases, promoting healthier practices.
Additionally, sanitary pads were distributed to support the girls in maintaining their health and well-being, it mentioned.
It informed that in villages of Moreh, Army engaged with local women through a comprehensive lecture series focusing on feminine hygiene, breast self-examination and the importance of contraceptives.
"Further showcasing its dedication to women's empowerment, Indian Army organized a Women Empowerment and Skill Development Exhibition at Phuga-kchao, Manipur, during which over 200 women from the local community were trained in various skills including pickle making, food processing, handicrafts and samosa making, showcased their products at the exhibition," the release said.
The event not only provided a platform for show-casing their talents but also facilitated market access, empowering these women economically, it mentioned.
The release further stated that under the Pradhan Mantri Kushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), young women were registered and trained in job-related skills, supplemented by guidance on programming skills and opportunities from representatives of the Department of Information Technology (DIT).
The event also celebrated the achievements of distinguished women personalities including Arjuna Awardee boxer Sarita Devi who inspired the community with her stories of success, it continued.
With these initiatives, Indian Army reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the holistic development and empowerment of women across Manipur, recognizing their indispensable role in nation -building and societal progress, it added.