Imphal: Manipur government is putting forth every possible effort for empowering the women of the state by implementing various initiatives and schemes to strengthen their livelihood, security and dignity.
Chief minister N. Biren Singh said this at the 15th Foundation Day of Manipur State Commission for Women and two days “Socio-Cultural and Political Convention of North East Women” held at Hotel Classic Grande, Imphal on Wednesday.
The government has constructed and inaugurated seven women markets in different hill districts of the state and the construction for another 10 women markets are being taken up, Biren said.
Manipur StartUp Scheme was introduced to support entrepreneurs in the state and many of the entrepreneurs who received support under the scheme were women. As per Annual Report of 2018-19, Manipur topped the list of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise business registrations among the Northeastern states and 50 percent of these businesses are owned by women, he added.
He said out of the 7,106 loans disbursed under PM SVANidhi to street vendors of the state, 94 percent of the beneficiaries are women vendors.
Manipur women are more empowered as compared with women of other parts of the country. Many top posts in administrative and police departments are being held by women in the state, he added.
Stressing that the government has taken various steps for the safety and security of women in the state, Biren said All-Women Police Stations were also established in different districts. He said that Under Social Welfare department, 16 One Stop Centers were established to support women in distress in all the districts. A round the clock toll free Women Helpline has been functional since the installation of the present government, he added.
Annual Journal of Manipur State Commission for Women (MSCW) titled “Women News Horizon (Vol-V)” was released on the occasion.
The programme was also attended by joint secretary, National Commission (NCW) for Wome A. Asholi Chalai, chairperson MSCW Prof. Binota Meinam, vice-chancellor of Manipur University Prof. N. Lokendro Singh, president BJP Manipur Pradesh A. Sharda Devi, national organisation secretary, Bharat Vikas Parishad Suresh Jain, chairpersons of State Commission for Women of various Northeast states and others.
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