An orientation and training programme for functionaries of the Hubs for Empowerment of Women (HEW) under Samarthya sub-scheme of Mission Shakti was organised by the State Hub for Empowerment of Women (SHEW) under the department of Social Welfare at the SIRD Conference Hall, Kohima, Wednesday.
A press release by SHEW informed that delivering the keynote address, secretary, social welfare and administrator, Nagaland State Social Welfare Board, Martha R. Ritse briefly highlighted the three umbrella schemes of the ministry of women and child development, government of India, under which major schemes and programmes have been classified for effective implementation, viz., Mission Shakti, Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Mission Poshan 2.0, and Mission Vatsalya.
She further informed that HEW at the district level would function as the Project Management Unit (PMU) for all the schemes under Mission Shakti, and would act as a single window for providing all kinds of assistance to women.
At the district level, Ritse said the District Hubs for Empowerment of Women (DHEW), currently set up in 11 districts, would work under the respective district administration with the deputy commissioner as the chairperson.
Director, Social Welfare, Tosheli Zhimomi encouraged all functionaries to sincerely work in their respective districts, and work as a team in close coordination with the district social welfare officials.
Additional Secretary, Social Welfare, Bodeno S. Colo and secretary, NSSWB informed that the HEW aims to facilitate intersectoral convergence of women centric schemes and programmes, and therefore, the team was required to collectively work to achieve its ultimate vision, which is to strengthen the processes that promote holistic empowerment of women.
Following the first session, the technical session was held where a power point presentation was given on the Public Finance Management System (PFMS) by assistant accounts officer, PFMS State Directorate, Ministry of Finance, Kohima, Vishito Kulnu.
Several other presentations were made on schemes under Mission Shakti, BBBP and Convergent Action, Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, Women Related Schemes and Programmes, and Women’s Rights and Legislations.