Mon, February 21 (MExN): The Tizit unit of Konyak Nyupuh Sheko Khong (KNSK), the apex organization of Konyak women, in its 21st general meeting-cum-seminar adopted resolutions for the welfare of Tizit area and towards promoting peace in the district. The meeting was held at Multi-purpose Hall, Local Ground, Tizit Headquarters on February 19.
A press release informed that the resolutions included forming strong institutions of the poor - women Self Help Groups in line with NRLM for livelihood promotion; to promote traditional dress by introducing a uniform for its members; discourage keeping Konyak girls as domestic helpers in houses other than Konyak family without consultation of KNSK. The organization also reiterated the standing resolution on restriction of unhealthy food habits like drugs/opium and alcohol in its jurisdiction. The house also approved the reports tabled by different secretaries of the organization and reviewed activities and programs approved in the earlier meetings.
Earlier in the morning, Rajuselie Lhousa, District Program Coordinator, NSRLM Mon, resource person for the seminar session, spoke on the theme ‘Join hands for livelihood promotion’ and sensitized the participants on National Rural Livelihood Mission—vision, objective, purpose of SHG, the 5 cardinal principles, livelihood promotion etc.
Lhousa also touched on the importance of good relationship with neighbors to create cordial atmosphere and also on reward of labor. Expressing concern on the slow pace of progress in the Naga society, he also appealed to the women to come forward and take steps for eradication of corruption and social evils. He also quoted the words of APJ Abdul Kalam, “If a country is to be corrupt-free and become a nation of beautiful minds, I strongly feel there are three key societal members who can make a difference. They are the father, mother and the teacher.”
Encouraging the women to contribute for a better social world order, he quoted the words of Angela Merkel, German Chancellor, “We need women for peace, we need women for development”.
Appealing to the gathering, he said, “As is Tizit area the gateway to Mon district, so is the Tizit women who should lead the rest of the Konyak community on economic growth as well as in all other aspects.”
He further lauded the proactive steps and exemplary role, commitment and far-sightedness the KNSK leaders have in leading its community towards a newer horizon, the release added.
The seminar cum general meeting was attended by delegates from all the 32 constituent villages.
