Shillong Jan 6: Chief Minister Dr Mukul Sangma inaugurated the newly constructed Working Women’s Hostel at Mission Compound, Tura on Saturday.
The second phase of the Working Women’s Hostel, equipped with modern amenities was conceptualized by the Chief Minister himself to provide a secure and comfortable accommodation to vulnerable sections of the society.
It was sanctioned under Special Plan Assistance through the Department of Social Welfare and its constructed at a cost of over Rs. 8 crore was undertaken by Socio Economic Women’s Society (SEWS), an NGO run by the Garo Baptist Convention. The same organization will also manage and maintain the hostel which can accommodate about 75 working women.
The inaugural programme was attended by West Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner Ram Singh, Deputy Chairman of the State Planning Board, G. Arengh, leaders of the Garo Baptist Convention and SEWS, church elders and officials of the Social Welfare department among others.
In his address, the Chief Minister expressed joy for being able to dedicate the asset for the welfare of women who become vulnerable victims of circumstances.
Speaking about challenges in running hostels, he said that it was government’s conscious decision to ensure that such hostels are managed and maintained by partners like the Garo Baptist Convention.
President of Garo Baptist Convention, Aloysius G. Momin, thanked the Chief Minister for reposing is faith to partner with the organization in implementation and management of this important project.
The new hostel would be able provide accommodation for additional 70 to 80 inmates.
