Kakching, 11 February 2026 – A programme aimed at promoting gender equality and ending discrimination against women was held at Tangjeng Khunjao Community Hall in Kakching district. The initiative, organized by the District Programme Officer’s Office of the ICDS Cell under the guidance of the District Administration, attracted more than 200 participants, including 70 adolescents.
Advocate Kshetrimayum Sarankumari Devi, panel lawyer of the Manipur State Legal Services Authority, served as the resource person and stressed the need to eradicate gender-based discrimination in every sphere of society. Supervisors of the ICDS project, M. Bimola and Ng. Nandita, outlined the various services provided under the Integrated Child Development Services and detailed the objectives of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao programme.
The event concluded with the distribution of simple gifts to participating adolescents, reinforcing the importance of community engagement in promoting gender equality.
