Chairperson of Manipur State Commission for Women Tiningpham Monsang says pre-marital counselling crucial for building a healthier society.
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IMPHAL — Chairperson of Manipur State Commission for Women (MSCW) Tiningpham Monsang on Tuesday said that pre-marital counselling for both men and women is crucial for building a healthier society.
The MSCW chairperson was speaking at the one-day awareness programme on ‘Pre-marital counselling in Manipur,’ jointly organised by the MSCW and Women Cell of Regional College, Lilong Chajing.
The programme aimed at creating awareness on the importance of pre-marital counselling in promoting healthy family relationships, mutual understanding, and social harmony.
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MSCW member SK Sophia, Member Secretary (MSCW) W Phajatombi Devi, Principal of Regional College L Chandrakumar Singh, and head (Manipuri Department) M Basanti Singh, also attended the programme.
Monsang stated that the State Commission for Women, established in 2006, is a statutory body mandated to empower women in the state. She informed that the MSCW deals with numerous cases, including domestic violence, harassment, and issues requiring medical intervention.
While handling such cases, it has been observed that many problems originate from issues that existed even before marriage, she said.
Appealing to the teaching and non-teaching staff as well as students of the college, she urged them to take full advantage of the awareness programme and to act as messengers by spreading the message among youth, friends, and within their communities.
Phajatombi also emphasised the importance of pre-marital counselling for youth, stating that women should be at least 18 years old and men 21 before entering married life.
She further stressed that pre-marital counselling plays a crucial role in ensuring successful and harmonious marriages. Young women should carefully choose a suitable life partner, and men should likewise select the right partner, she said.
Misunderstandings after entering into a relationship can disrupt individual lives, break families, and eventually affect society.
“By fostering successful marriages and happy family life, we can contribute to stronger families and a healthier society,” Phajatombi added.
Retired District and Sessions Judge A Noutuneshwari Devi made a presentation on ‘Aspects of pre-marital counselling’ during the day’s technical session while ex-member of MSCW L Dayabati Devi also addressed the session on ‘Pre-marital counselling: Family roles and responsibilities.’