‘Noklak should excel in women empowerment’

Noklak Police takes the lead in honouring women on IWD

Morung Express News
Kohima | March 8

The Noklak Police celebrated the International Women's day at Longdon Church Noklak town on March 7. Themed ‘Women in Leadership: Advancing an equal future in a COVID 19 World,’ the celebration also acknowledged the contribution of women achievers in Noklak.

Speaking at the occasion, Noklak Superintendent of Police Dr Pritpal Kaur stated that women have excelled in every field of leadership in today's contemporary world hence Noklak being new district should also excel in women empowerment in every domain. Dr Kaur also shared briefly on legal rights, government policies, and various schemes and programmes for women such as Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, Sakhi, Mudra loans, STEP, etc.

Women's health was also a crucial issue that was discussed during the celebration. Dr Kaur also shared awareness on the maintenance of menstrual hygiene which can prevent many diseases among the women folk. Further, the increasing crime against women and children (women trafficking, cyber crime, pornography, child labour) were also discussed during the occasion.

Tsuchoi T, NE 1st Olympic Games Gold Medalist spoke on the topic, 'Women in Sports' where she stated that while sports is a neglected arena for many women, it can also provide a beautiful career to women and students. The Gold Medalist hence encouraged women to pursue careers in sports.

Elaborating on the topic ‘Women in leadership,’ Chongtin, Women Coordinator, Khiamniungan Students' Union encouraged women to take the lead in every domain and excel in pursuing their dreams. “Women are no less than males, hence should be respected equally, and women leaders are equally important and efficient,” Chongtin said.

Mongshai from Nagaland Page spoke on 'Contemporary Women' where she shared her passion for journalism and encouraged the gathering to speak for themselves and for their rights.

Noklak Ginger Candy launched

The Noklak Ginger Candy—a venture technically supported by CIH, Medziphema, Dimapur was also launched by Dr Pritpal Kaur.

The launch is an outcome of the training provided by the Noklak Police in collaboration with CIH Dimapur on October 21, 2020 where 21 farmers underwent a 45 days training on various food processing methods, farming and value additions. Following the training, a woman Self Help Group initiated the production of ginger candies. Dr Kaur stated that the launch is another feather in the cap of Noklak district after the launching of Noklak honey.

“This will help in income generating avenues for women here, which can assist them to send their children to good schools or to meet medical expenses or help villagers,” said Dr Kaur. The production is solely a women's initiative from far flung villages in Noklak, hence Dr Kaur acknowledged that this initiative is a step towards women empowerment in grassroot levels making women as entrepreneurs.

Yinongshe, leader of the SHG shared her experiences in producing ginger candies during the launch and acknowledged the support of the CIH and SP Noklak. “It's a dream come true and I encourage all the women folk to follow their passions and fulfill their dreams,” said Yinogshe.

Out of 21 farmers who took training at Dimapur as master trainers, group leader Mongshai shared her experience and stated that they learnt nursery farming, grafting, value addition and food processing. She stated that every woman must learn to go beyond their comfort zone to enhance their capabilities as going outside to get new exposures is very significant in the growth of an individual. She also informed that soon their group will be teaching other farmers to enable them to start making their own products.

Ginger is found in abundance in Noklak and is believed to have immunity booster capabilities.

During the occasion, women achievers and Adora Children's Home from Noklak were felicitated by SP Noklak. Further, the SP also announced sponsorship for school admissions of 12 children of women farmers in the district.