Women frontline workers felicitated in Mokokchung

Our Correspondent
Mokokchung, March 8 (EMN): In commemoration of International Women’s Day, a programme was organised by Mokokchung district administration and Sakhi One-Stop Centre Mokokchung at Ongpangkong Salang.

Speaking on the occasion, Superintendent of Police Mokokchung, Vishal, said ‘looking at the role that women play in life, not only this particular day but every single day should be dedicated to women folk’.

Vishal maintained that the image of God lies in women but till today they are not given their deserving rights. He further asked all the participants to be an ambassador for women empowerment.

SP Mokokchung said that in Naga society, women are given ‘maximum freedom and rights in all aspects’, but these days there is an increase in domestic violence therefore. He urged women not to take any kind of oppression but to report to the authority immediately should there be any oppression against them.

SDO (C), Mokokchung, Dharam Raj maintained that every woman must realise their inner capabilities and qualities,’ then only one can achieve key role in the society’.

Another programme was held earlier at Town Hall, Mokokchung which was organized by the district administration and district level centre for women-MSK (Beti Bachao Beti Padhao) Mokokchung, where 10 women frontline workers were felicitated.

Deputy Commissioner, Mokokchung, Limawabang Jamir appreciatd the women frontline workers for working tirelessly in fighting the pandemic.

The following frontline workers were awarded with certificates of appreciation and cash.

Women sanitary workers: Masasula, Bendangmenla, Ozungtula, Tsungo and Sashilila.

Medical/Health worker: Dr. Chubala Aier, CMO Mokokchung, Narosenla, Microbiologist IMDH Mokokchung.

Women Police: No. 3889 W/P THC Kirenjungla, Women Police Station DEF.

Civil Society: Maonginla, Watsu president, Shilula Imchen, asso. pastor women, MTBA.

To mark the occasion, Royal Enfield Club, Mokokchung distributed flowers to women during their ride in and around Miokokchung town