Chizokho Vero
Kohima | March 8
The enormous achievements and talents of Naga women in the various fields across the state registered a thunderous applause today during the celebration of International Women’s Day here at the Kohima Local Ground. “We have a great challenge before us,” said Sano Vamuzo, Chairperson of the Nagaland State Women’s Commission and called upon the women to translate the talents and potentials of Naga women into reality.
Terming the Naga family as “colourful,” she challenged the women to work together to discover and learn together and at the same time asked them place a strong foundation for children.
She however lamented many are still in dark, adding that “we need to remember and think for those less fortunate women and fill the gap.” Referring to the present situation in Nagaland, she said that the people are yearning for peaceful atmosphere and she appealed to the Naga women to come together and work for peace. “We must spread the gospel of peace,” she added.
Referring to the setting up of Nagaland State Women’s Commission, she said that the Commission will be coordinating with the various women organisations, NGOs, churches and state government so as to grow into a proper shape.
“We shall also be networking with everybody,” she declared adding that networking has become a necessity to make a good headway in the different fields. “Together we can achieve great things,” she maintained.
Thangi Mannen, Commissioner and Secretary Horticulture, Daisy Mezhur, Secretary Nagaland State Social Welfare Board also spoke on the occasion while Naga Mother’s Association (NMA) President Khesheli Chishi chaired the function. An enchanting special number from Ilitoli Z. Ayemi made the function richer.
Traditional singing, conferring awards to eminent women, highlighting the wealth of Naga women designers in the form of fashion show, exhibition, floral galleria, open solo competition, handloom and cooking competition also marked the occasion.
The occasion also housed information booths on health and nutrition, environment, legal rights of women and programmes for women in different departments.
Meanwhile, Naga women achievers from various walks of life were honoured during the function in recognition of their pioneering efforts and achievements in different fields.
The programme was organized by Nagaland Women Development Department, Horticulture Department and Nagaland State Social Welfare Board.
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