R Khing Advisor, Women Resource Development and others with women vegetable vendors during the launch of umbrella distribution programme in Kohima on September 25. (Morung Photo)
Phase-wise distribution to be taken up across the State
Our Correspondent
Kohima | September 25
Myki, Nagaland launched a programme for distribution of umbrellas to women vegetable vendors on September 25.
R Khing, Advisor, Women Resource Development and Veterinary & Animal Husbandry Service graced the launching ceremony and distributed umbrellas as well as masks to the women vegetable vendors at High School Junction.
Anenla T Sato, Commissioner and Secretary for Women Resources Development said that the distribution of umbrellas to women vegetable vendors will be taken up in a phase-wise manner across the state.
Speaking on the occasion, Khing appreciated the efforts of women in various aspects and assured that the department will continue to help women vegetable vendors in every possible way.
Acknowledging that vegetable vendors undergo difficulties like exposure to various weather conditions to sell their produce on the streets, Khing expressed hope that the distribution of umbrellas will go a long way in enhancing their business activities.
The Advisor also called on the women folk to continue their involvement in various livelihood activities to boost the state’s economy.
Myki is a Transformative Livelihood Intervention (TLI) Project, initiated and facilitated by Women Resource Development Department, Government of Nagaland in 2010. Based in Kohima, Myki has extended its reach not only in the state, but also in Shillong and Guwahati.
