National Women Commission member Mamta Kumari launches first ‘Tere, Mere Sapne' centre to strengthen families and empower youth for marriage
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Ludhiana: In a move aimed at strengthening the institution of marriage and restoring family values, National Commission for Women (NCW) member Mamta Kumari on Sunday inaugurated Punjab's first 'Tere Mere Sapne' centre in the Civil Lines locality of Ludhiana.
The initiative, according to an official statement, seeks to "foster stronger family connections and empower youth for successful marriages" through structured counselling. A second centre will be launched on Monday within the district court complex to further expand the programme's reach.
The inauguration was attended by NCW official Sangeeta Kulshrestha, Sub-Divisional Magistrate Jasleen Kumar Bhullar, District Child Protection Officer Rashmi Saini, Child Development Project Officers Ravinder Kaur and Davinder Kaur, among others.
Kumari explained that the centres will offer expert guidance to young people preparing for marriage, focusing on emotional intelligence, mutual respect, social dynamics and conflict resolution.
"These centres promote emotional closeness and effective approaches to resolving marital challenges," she said, describing the effort as essential to building a more cohesive society.
Earlier in the day, Kumari visited the Red Cross Senior Citizens Home and Shree Swami Vivekananda Trust to review the facilities provided to elderly residents.
Commenting on the broader impact of the initiative, Kumari said: "In today's fast-moving world, family values are often overlooked. The 'Tere Mere Sapne' centres will provide young people with the emotional wisdom to build meaningful relationships and stronger families." She added that professional support will also be offered to help individuals navigate the complexities of modern partnerships. The programme marks a significant step in NCW's ongoing push to address issues of family breakdown and youth disorientation through early, structured intervention.
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