JAMMU, FEBRUARY 01: In order to sensitise women beneficiaries about the benefits of the schemes being implemented by Jammu and Kashmir Women’s Development Corporation (WDC), a Mega Awareness Camp cum Loan Mela was organized at Gurudwara Sahib Kirpind R.S.Pura Jammu sponsored by National Minorities Development & Finance Corporation (NMDFC) Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India.
700 women beneficiaries participated in the camp amongst whom loan application forms as well as pamphlets were distributed.
The camp was inaugurated by Managing Director, WDC Dr Naheed Soz. She highlighted various activities and achievements of WDC which has immensely contributed towards the empowerment of women. She laid thrust on the importance of different viable activities and its market availability through the exhibitions conducted by WDC within and outside Jammu and Kashmir. She requested the women to come forward and avail the benefits of the schemes of WDC for their self reliance.
The Managing Director also talked about the rights of women, health, nutrition, Female foeticide, Beti Bachao Beti Padao, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and skill development etc. The camp was attended by Child Development Project Officer SWD with staff , representative from Rural Development Deptt, Health Department, ICDS, Panchs and Sarpanchs, Principal, Govt. Girls High School, Kirpind R.S.Pura Jammu. A small exhibition was also organised on the occasion.
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