Dimapur, Feb. 1 (EMN): Chakhesang Women Welfare Society (CWWS) has launched a livelihood enterprises development program on “Production of reusable sanitary pads and kids cloth diaper” as well as micro enterprises development programme on “Agricultural product packaging and food safety standards” at CBCC conference hall, T Chikri, in Pfutsero town, on February 1. The programmes were sponsored by National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard), informed an update from the society.
It stated that Dr. Imsunaro, DDM Phek, Nabard, launched the programme and highlighted the significance of the training in order to start their enterprises as well as the credit support system.
The EAC of Pfutsero, Dr. Riku Khutso, encouraged the trainees to advocate/ campaign in normalising matters around menstrual cycle which is still considered a taboo in the community. He also encouraged trainees to actively participate in the training and translate knowledge and skills gained into future entrepreneurial ventures.
Short speeches were also delivered by Kevitsoto Stephen Chasie, LDM Phek; Dr. Esther, senior scientist and head of KVK, Porba; SBI branch manager of Pfutsero; and Dr. Vepfuhu Kezo, medical officer of Pfutsero.
Meanwhile, Sekulu Nyekha, youth champion of Feminist Futures India, shared the importance of menstruation in women’s life and urged to open up for discussion.
Neingupe-u K Rhakho, CBCC women secretary, invoked God’s blessing for the programme, while Nezelu Nyekha, CWWS executive director, delivered the welcome address.
It informed that a total of 120 SHG members would get trained in four batches.