ITANAGAR, Oct 10: The 43rd foundation day of the Arunachal Pradesh Women’s Welfare Society was observed in Itanagar.
35 branches and affiliate bodies from across the state joined the central executive committee in commemorating the day and to select a new president.
Speaking on the occasion, the outgoing president Gumri Ringu affirmed the commitment of the society for the cause of the women and the state.
“We all come from different walks of life and work but we are  together as a team”, she said.
She paid tribute to  Ramires members of the organizations including Lomte Ete Riba, Kenyir Ringu; Tadar Yadir and Jarjum Ete among others. We should never forget their contributions, she said. 
She said that the society has come a long way from its formative years. From few members, it has grown into a state wide organization, she said.
Gumri Ringu also acknowledged the Pema Khandu govt’s contribution  in setting up a corpus fund for the society  and also funding destitute home and training centre  in Itanagar.
Ringu asked her colleagues in the society to live up to the expectations of the people of the state by setting good example.  We should continue to raise above communal lines, she said.
Chief advisor Kenyir Ringu in her address said that she is happy to see the growth of the organization in size as well in work.
Ringu advised the team to work together and strengthen  the spirit of team work. 
Earlier, outgoing general secretary Kani Nada Maling presented the report of the three years tenure.
She informed that organization was at the forefront during peak of COVID by raising funds for Covid warriors and also helping with mask making.
She also said that help was extended to abandoned individuals who needed medical attention and food supplies to needy people.
The organization also actively took part in various events as partners  in development of district administrations, she said.
APWWS was founded in 1979 by a group of women to work  for the welfare of tribal women in the state.

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
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