1st Annual GBM of CHIWDAM held
Source: The Sangai Express
Chandel, August 05 2019:
The 1st Annual General Body Meeting of Chandel Institute of Women Development and Micro-Credit (CHIWDAM) was held today at Japhou Community Hall in Japhou Village under Chandel District Headquarter at around 11 am which was attended by womenfolk from 902 SHGs from across Chandel, Khengjoy, Chakpikarong and Moreh Blocks.
CHIWDAM is a district level apex body of SHGs formed under NERCORMP Chandel.
The general meeting was hosted by Kh Roma Monsang and Rawonla while the welcome and introduction part was conducted by Immanuel Hmingsanglur, Institutional Development Organizer, NERCORMP Chandel followed by declaration of newly elected office bearers and oath taking ceremony.
The newly elected office bearers of CHIWDAM for the 1st tenure of 2019-2022 include Sk Towar Lamkang (President); Seltun Wanhring Anal (Vice-President); Nemneithem Haokip (Secretary); Antonia Ngoruh (Assistant Secretary); Kh Jennyrose Lamkang (Treasurer) .
Oath taking of newly elected office bearers was conducted by Lily Rose Jajo, District Project Director, NERCORMP Chandel followed by blessings from Shrimon, Licentiate Pastor, Japhou Baptist Church.
The meeting was graced by Dr A Chinglenkhomba Meitei, ADC Chandel and Leander, SDO Chandel while Lily Rose Jajo, District Project Director, NERCORMP Chandel attended as special invitees.
Speaking at the occasion, Leander (SDO) delivered speech on 'Jal Shakti Abhiyan', a flagship mission campaign of the Central Govt and also presented a brief report on the achievements and action plan of the campaign in the Chandel district.
Dr A Chinglenkhomba Meitei, ADC Chandel lauded NERCORMP team for bringing SHGs from grass-root level to district apex level.
He also encouraged the women folks to work together for the benefits of the larger community of Chandel.
Ziontlang women SHG, women SHGs from Moreh and Chakpikarong also presented special items and entertainment programme to the gatherings while many resolutions were also adopted for the future course of CHIWDAM.
Speaking to media persons, Immanuel Hmingsanglur said, "This is the first time in the history of Chandel District where SHGs from different corner of the district came together and formed district level apex federation".
He expressed high hope that CHIWDAM will serve as an institution of poverty reduction in Chandel district.