Under the initiative of National Commission for Women, Nagaland State Commission for Women in collaboration with District Administration Mon and District Hub for Empowerment of Women and Sakhi One Stop Centre, Mon, organised Mahila Jansunwai, a Public Hearing at your doorstep, was held on 13th March 2026 at Deputy Commissioner Conference Hall, Mon, commemorating International Women’s Day 2026 with Chairperson, Nagaland State Commission for Women, W. Nginyeih Konyak.
Nginyeih Konyak said that Mahila Jansunwai is a Pan India Jansunwai, organised with an aim to offer immediate legal guidance, address pending complaints, a direct accessible platform for voicing grievances and seeking legal institutional support. It focuses on addressing issues like domestic violence, harassment, and workplace abuse. Urging women folk to know their legal rights to live a secure life, she asserted that without the support and cooperation from men folk empowerment of women is not possible. She also acknowledges all the line Departments for their all-time cooperation.
SDO Civil Mon, Ajit Kumar, IAS in his keynote address said that Public Jansunwai is an important platform for people to voice their grievances, strengthens transparency, accountability, and trust in governance ensuring direct interaction between administration and citizens. He also said that Women are the foundation of family, community, and development. In Nagaland, women contribute significantly in Agriculture, Entrepreneurship, Education, Community leadership.
Ajit Kumar also explained the Challenges Faced by Women in Nagaland - Gender discrimination in some areas, domestic violence and safety concerns, limited access to justice and economic opportunities. Emphasising the need for a stronger awareness of women’s rights, he said Women’s empowerment requires collective effort and Community Responsibility. He encouraged the participants to speak freely and constructively.
Deputy Commissioner Mon, Wennyei Konyak and President KNSK Ponglem Konyak also delivered short speeches. Anyim Konyak, Case Worker, Sakhi- One Stop Centre Mon, highlighted the activities of Sakhi- One Stop Centre, Mon through PowerPoint Presentation.
The programme was chaired by Ashom Konyak, District Mission Coordinator, DHEW Mission Shakti. Vote of Thanks was delivered by Apoang Konyak, case Worker (Legal) Sakhi-OSC, Mon.
(Pelih, IA Mon)
