Assam: Awareness meet on women and child empowerment held in Golaghat district

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Golaghat: An awareness meeting on women and child empowerment was held in Gamariguri, in Golaghat district on Friday, with the theme “Empowered Women, Empowered Nation.” The event was organized by the Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Assam.

The meeting was attended by prominent guests, including Ajanta Neog, Minister of Finance and Women and Child Development, Gaurishankar Sharma, Chairperson of the Department of Women and Child Development, and Nripen Baruah, a social worker.

Minister Ajanta Neog emphasized the importance of women’s empowerment, stating that a strong nation can only be built with strong women. She highlighted her department’s efforts to address women’s and children’s issues and bring the department’s services closer to the people.

The meeting also featured the distribution of awards and incentives, including nutritional food packages for pregnant women, cheque for beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Matri Vandana Yojana (PMMVY), and prizes for women who demonstrated excellence in scheme implementation.

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