TURA:
The International Women’s Day with the theme “DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality” was celebrated at District Auditorium, Tura, on March 10, where Deputy Commissioner, West Garo Hills, Tura Swapnil Tembe and Retired Secretary and Director Rural Development I R Sangma graced the occasion as Chief Guest and Guest of Honour respectively.
Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner, Swapnil Tembe said that women participation can be seen in all sections of workforce and added that in the recently concluded Assembly elections more than 50 percent women had performed polling duties efficiently including the Static Surveillance Team, Flying Squad, and also acknowledged the contribution of all other officials.
Further, stating that 90 percent achievement of SHG’s under NRLM schemes in rural areas, he mentioned that the government is implementing many different women specific schemes such as women scholarship schemes, health related schemes for women, reservation, safety of women, etc in different departments are available. He also expressed his gratitude for the presence of young and dynamic entrepreneurs in the region and expressed hope that they are the guiding star for many people of the area.
Mentioning about the opening of the SHG retail outlet at the Deputy Commissioner’s Office premises he urged everyone to visit the stall and helped the SHG’s by buying their products. Moreover, with related to health concerns of the women in the region, he reminded everyone to have balanced diet eat healthy food in order to stay healthy and prevent anemia and also stressed on the institutional delivery of women in the area.
During the function, Certificate of Appreciation was also awarded to the Nine Young Entrepreneurs from both urban and rural based areas who shared their successful stories to other womenfolk of the region which will help them to motivated and follow their footsteps in future. The entrepreneurs have also kept their items both for display and sale during the programme. These entrepreneurs are Esmeralda S Marak, Lecturer cum Baker (Sugar Sprinkles), Rupatchi Cheran Makeup Artist, Semada Marak Seven Cherry Accessories, Laura Momin, Blossom (Gift Hamper Service) to name a few.
The Retired Secretary and Director Rural Development I R Sangma, District Social Welfare Officer, Tura Hemaritha Sangma, Secretary, Mother’s Union, Tura Sume Chandola B Sangma, CDPO, ICDS Project, Selsella, M T Sangma and District Mission Manager, MSRLS, Tura Michelle Ch. Momin were among others who spoke during the function.
The programme was organized by the District Social Welfare Office Tura, in collaboration with Mothers Union, Tura, Meghalaya State Rural Livelihood Society and Child Development Project Officer,Tura.