Women empowerment project titled 'Project Bishnunaha' launched
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, January 10 2024:
A women empowerment project titled 'Project Bishnunaha' taken up by Bishnunaha Youth Federation Yairipok (BYFY) under the aegis of the District Commissioner Thoubal was launched today.
The project launching programme was held today at BYFY community hall graced by Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president and MLA of Wangkhem Assembly Constituency, K Meghachandra; Deputy Commissioner Thoubal, Ahanthem Subhash Singh, IAS; Major R Sahil of 33 Assam Rifles and BYFY women wing president, Ksh Roma Devi as the presidium members.
Addressing the gathering as the chief guest, K Meghachandra lauded BYFY for taking up such a project aimed at empowering women with special emphasis given to displaced women taking shelter at various relief camps.
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Regarding the different training programmes conducted at relief camps such as candle making etc, he expressed gratitude to the DC Thoubal and 33 Assam Rifles for providing the raw materials needed for the training programmes.
Stating that women play a vital role in the development of a society, the MPCC president stressed on the need of encouraging women to become self-reliant and take up challenging roles and responsibilities.
Speaking as the president of the occasion, DC Thoubal highlighted the significance of the role of women in Manipuri society.
In context with the ongoing conflict situation in the State, the DC said that the local clubs and Meira Paibis in the district were advised to raise awareness to generate a regular source of income especially for the women amid these challenging times.
He expressed contentment with the Bishnunaha Youth Federation Yairipok for converting into action the directives of the District Administration.
The launching of the women empowerment project will pave the way for enhancing the status of women, he added.
As a part of the programme, 33 Assam Rifles handed over materials for candle making to BYFY women wing representatives.