Women have imp role in Panchayat, ULB polls: NC’s Luthra

Jammu, Apr 14: National Conference Women’s Wing State Vice President, Bimla Luthra on Monday said lauded the role of women in disseminating the party’s policies and vision effectively.
Addressing a women’s convention organised in Kathua, she said the Omar Abdullah-led government remains steadfast in its commitment to women empowerment, ensuring their active participation in the decision-making process.
Luthra assured the women workers that all local concerns raised during the convention would be taken up with the party’s high command.
Luthra highlighted the “achievements” of the Omar-led government in a short span of five months. “Women have received unprecedented attention with initiatives like free travel in government buses, enhancement of girls’ marriage assistance Rs 50,000 to Rs 75,000, free 200 power units for AAY families, 10 kg free ration per person, per month for AAY families, etc. These steps reflect the NC government’s commitment to women’s empowerment,” she said.
In her welcome address, District President Kathua, Koshar Parveen highlighted key local demands and issues concerning women and rural development, urging the party leadership to take these forward. She laid out a proactive roadmap for the upcoming panchayat and urban local bodies polls, encouraging women to participate in democratic processes with strength and unity.