‘No civilization can sustain when women are not respected’

EMN
DIMAPUR, DECEMBER 19

[dropcap]P[/dropcap]arliamentary Secretary for Higher Education and SCERT, Deo Nukhu today asserted that women are not only agents of change but are also peacemakers. He said this in the context of the theme, “Women for Change” while addressing the Golden Jubilee Celebration of the Tungjoy Women Society, which was celebrated with much fervor.
He also stressed on the importance of education in today’s modern world while calling upon the gathering to strive and educate more and more women. He said, education is one of the most important investments any society can make and in this regard, also impressed upon that when a man is educated, it may only be himself, but when a woman is educated, every child of hers is educated.
Further, stating that Tungjoy is one of the biggest villages in Senapati district, he expressed hope that Tungjoy women will lead the way and also hoped that women from the area will go on to join the elite service. Stating happiness to be part of the celebration, he thanked the womenfolk for the grand reception and in the meantime extended his appreciation to the men who contributed towards the golden jubilee celebration of the Tungjoy Women Society.Speaking as guest of honour, Jacintha Lazarus, IAS, Deputy Commissioner of Senapati impressed upon that when women come together, a lot of changes can happen. Complimenting on the theme, she said, “any civilization we have seen, it has always gone to its highest peak when women were involved in it, when women were given their due respect” and that, no civilization or society can sustain when women are not given their due respect.
In the meantime, she said, “it is also necessary on the part of the women to put us in such a position that the respect is earned, not given just by the mere thing that we are women.” She asserted that women are the most powerful resource, humanity has ever seen and that they are at least 50% of the population. “So it becomes very important that this ratio is also channelized properly that we are able to achieve great things for our society”, she added.
She further requested the womenfolk not to confine themselves to the four walls of their houses while emphasizing that women have much more potential that needs to be explored and be given out.
R.Rang Peter, MCS, Chief Executive Officer, ADC, Senapati, who was one of the guests of honour also shared that “mothers and sisters are equal partners in decision making” and that, women are very active agents of change.
Earlier, the Parliamentary Secretary also unveiled the Jubilee monument and unfurled the jubilee flag. The souvenir was also released by him. The occasion was marked by several cultural demonstration and special music.