AALO, Sep 26: On the sidelines of his district tour of Siang District and West Siang District, Governor Lt. General KT Parnaik (Retd.) interacted with Lakhpati Didis, members of women self-help groups at Boleng and Aalo on September 25 and 26. He facilitated the members of the Self Help Groups and motivated them to maintain the spirit.
Parnaik said that women of Arunachal Pradesh are in the forefront of all activities, including education. The women of Self Help Groups are immensely contributing towards the progress of the State and are partners in socio-economic advancement. Lakhpati Didis, being financially independent, are ensuring prosperity for themselves, their family and the State, the Governor said. He said that their proactive role is facilitating in realizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat.
The Governor commended the Arunachal State Rural Livelihoods Mission, which is transforming Arunachali rural women towards financial independence, improving their social status, and fostering community development, through various schemes and programmes. He said that the success stories are inspiring and should be known all over the country.
Parnaik opened an ‘Exhibition of Waste to Art’ organized by the Self Help Groups, which is part of ‘Swachhata Hi Seva 2024’ at Aalo. He reposed his confidence that the activities Swachhata ki Bhaagidari, Sampoorna Swachhata and Safai Mitra Suraksha Shivir will raise awareness and reduce environmental impact, promote behavioral change, inspire innovation and foster collective responsibility towards cleanliness and sustainability.