Mizoram’s Social Welfare & Tribal Affairs, Women and Child Development Minister Lalrinpuii opened the “Widow Cell” at her office, marking a major milestone in empowering widows and defending their rights. Mizoram is now one of the few Indian states to take such a significant step thanks to this initiative. The Widow Cell was established in accordance with the National Human Rights Commission’s (NHRC) suggestion that governmental bodies at the federal, state, and union territory levels establish widow-specific cells. These cells are incorporated into each district’s One Stop Centers with the goal of protecting and assisting widows throughout the state.
The Widow Cell aims to improve current welfare programs and create all-encompassing strategies for widows’ futures, Minister Lalrinpuii underlined. She emphasized the need of caring for widows as a shared duty on a national and local level. The Widow Cell is intended to be an essential instrument for defending widows’ rights, offering consolation, and assisting those in need. The goals of the Widow Cell are to teach unemployed widows in skill development, tell them about government welfare programs, provide individualized psychological treatment, and provide legal assistance to protect their legal rights.
