The Englan Yingsung Women Livelihood Thrift & Credit Co-operative Society Ltd. (ETWLT&CCS Ltd.) convened its 5th Annual General Body Meeting on Saturday at the New Changsu Community Hall, drawing participation from over 400 members representing eight Village Level Organizations (VLOs) and various Self-Help Groups (SHGs).
The event was graced by Thungbemo Patton, Project Director of DRDA Wokha, who attended as the special guest. Emphasizing the significance of women’s empowerment, Patton shared insights from his recent visit to Kerala, where he observed the transformation of SHGs into successful institutions that uplifted women’s economic status and strengthened community welfare.
“SHGs give women financial independence and open avenues for household and community development,” Patton said.
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He urged villagers to actively support women’s efforts in earning independently and highlighted the need to harness government schemes for rural financial growth. Patton also announced plans to establish an egg-producing cluster in the district through the federation, encouraging ETWLT&CCS Ltd. To set a benchmark for similar federations.
Renjano Ezung, CDPO Wokha, also addressed the gathering, touching upon key developmental sectors including social welfare, education, and healthcare. She emphasized the role of frontline workers such as ASHA and Anganwadi workers in ensuring maternal and child health, and encouraged women to utilize available government schemes aimed at uplifting their quality of life.
S. Zuchibeni Odyuo, president of ETWLT&CCS Ltd., welcomed the dignitaries and acknowledged the support from departments including Veterinary, Skill Development, NSRLM, Cooperative Society, ADPM, and BPM. The program also included greetings from Alanthung Ngullie of SRCS and a success story presented by Zujanbeni E. Odyuo from Myanta SHG, Yikhum, highlighting the transformative impact of SHGs on rural women’s lives.
