In Itanagar Arunachal Pradesh awards given to women achievers

Itanagar: Nine women from Arunachal Pradesh were honored with the Women Achievers Award at DK Convention Center in Itanagar on Wednesday.

Everester Anshu Jamsenpa was awarded for his ‘bravery and courage’, while Khesang Lhamu Khirmey was honored in the ‘environmental protection’ category.
Ngurang Meena, who started the free street library, was awarded in the ‘Education and Training’ category while Minam Tekseng was awarded in the ‘Sports and Adventure’ category.

Journalist and entrepreneur Roshni Pering was awarded in the ‘Economic and Social Empowerment’ category. Sangi Thungan was awarded in the ‘Art and Culture’ category. Leegang Ania and Milo Kunya were also honored.
East Kameng Sangcha Ane Marketing Cooperative Society was awarded in the ‘Agriculture’ category, and Ramakrishna Sarada Mission School in Tirap HQ Khonsa was awarded in the ‘Gender Mainstreaming’ category.

The other two awards were given to the Arunachal Women and Child Welfare Committee and the Banngo Women’s Welfare Association based in Yingkiong (Upper Siang).