Arunachal Pradesh Governor Brig (Retd) B D Mishra honoured seven women with ‘Nari Shakti Samman’ at Raj Bhawan, in recognition of their yeoman services to the society.

In line with the theme for this year’s celebration, Tsering Drema (Tawang), Tongam Angu (Likabali), Dr Jennifer Tayeng (SMO Itanagar), Pani Renya (social worker from Nahalagun), Dr Runi (Tasung) Bhattacharjee (deputy director of health services), Khuncha Techi (Changlang) and Chairperson of Oju Mission Ratan Anya were presented with the award for their contribution towards the welfare of the people during Covid pandemic.

Speaking on the occasion, the Governor congratulated the women, who were felicitated on the occasion. He said that the message of International Women Day must reach every home in the country saying that the nation develops and prosper, where women are treated equally and with respect.

Mishra added that to empower the women in true sense, the people of the society must welcome the birth of girl child, provide opportunities for their education, instill respect for positive beliefs and values, make them self reliant and inculcate a sense of service to the nation.

He stressed on a better society where the people have to change their bias and respect the women saying that they are the ones who bring people to the world, bring the forth awareness in people’s mind and bring them up.

Recalling the high status of women in the ancient period during the freedom struggle and in modern days, the governor said that the process of bringing empowerment to the women must be qualitative, effective, regulated, and inclusive. He said that such endeavour must promote efficiency and confidence among the women.