NCW for strong women commission in Nagaland

National Commission for Women (NCW) chairperson Mamta Sharma Thursday stressed on the importance of a strong State Commission for women in Nagaland so the body could exercise effective oversight over government in terms of women’s rights. She also emphasized on greater role and participation of women in politics.
Participating in the discussion on the Naga customary practices, organised by the government of Nagaland July 10 at Capital Convention Hall, Kohima, Mamta Sharma felt that the State must implement the Nagaland Municipal Act, which provides for 33% of urban elected seats to be reserved for women. She said times have changed and women must be given an equal opportunity to participate in the decision making process of elected governments at various levels which would bring in true emancipation of women in the State.
She also suggested that the State government should hold elections with 33% reservations regardless of the outcome of the Supreme Court judgment which is fixed on August 5, 2014, and added that Nagaland needs to internalize the process of emancipation of women without judicial intervention.
The programme was chaired by Secretary of Social Welfare, Bei-u Angami, while the welcome address was delivered by Additional Chief Secretary of Justice and Law and P&AR, CJ Ponraj. The introductory speech was delivered by Chairperson of NSCW, Dr. Temsula Ao.
Short speeches were also delivered by President NMA, Abei-ü Meru; Joint Secretary of Dobashi Association HD Vito Sumi; General Secretary of GB Federation, Taku Longkumer; Joint Secretary of Justice and Law Department, Manjok Konyak; and Member NCW, Laldingliani Sailo. The vote of thanks was delivered by Member NSCW, Kakheli Jakhalu, and the interaction session was lead by Member NSCW, Asangla Cholong.