A delegation of 30 Self-Help Group (SHG) women members from Meghalaya, accompanied by senior officials of the Meghalaya State Rural Livelihoods Society (MSRLS), met the Hon’ble Vice President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, at his official residence in New Delhi. The visit was led by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Shri Conrad K Sangma, as part of his ongoing initiative to empower grassroots women leaders and provide them with national exposure.
During the interaction, the Hon’ble Vice President lauded the state’s efforts in strengthening women’s collectives and acknowledged the transformational progress being made under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Conrad K Sangma. He noted that the state’s focus on women empowerment, improved nutrition, and maternal health outcomes was exemplary and expressed admiration for the growth in women-led development in Meghalaya.
The officials from the Meghalaya State Rural Livelihoods Society (MSRLS) who accompanied the Chief Minister during this visit were: Shri Ramakrishna Chitturi, IAS – Additional Secretary, C&RD and CEO of MSRLS; Shri Ronald Kynta – Chief Operating Officer, MSRLS; Shri Heman Hillary Engleng Masharing – Project Manager, Cluster Level Federation (CLF); and Smti Michelle Ch Momin – District Mission Manager (DMM), West Garo Hills. The 30 SHG members, who represent some of the most dynamic women’s collectives from across Meghalaya, will also be visiting the Prime Minister’s Museum as part of the exposure visit. The delegation includes outstanding SHG leaders supported under the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) and Meghalaya’s efforts to promote women-led development and economic inclusion.
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