MSCW submits draft policy on 'Gender Equality'
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 22 2023:
Manipur State Commission for Women (MSCW) submitted a draft policy on 'Gender Equality and Women Empowerment Policy 2023' to the state government on Friday through Social Welfare director Ng Uttam.
Handing Over the draft policy to director Uttam during a press meet held at the MSCW office, Lamphelpat in this regard, chairperson Salam Ulka said that everyone, whether male, female or the third gender deserves to live with dignity, free from any discrimination or oppression because of their gender.
As there is a need to bridge the inequality between genders, MSCW decided to take the first step by submitting the draft policy on 'Gender Equality and Women Empowerment Policy 2023' to the state government, she conveyed.
Social Welfare director Ng Uttam assured to upload the draft policy on the website of the department so as solicit opinions and suggestions of the people on the matter.
The handing over event was also attended by Commission members Thumlip Tiningpham Monsang, Lourembam Dayabati Devi and T Chuonsing Koireng.