National Girl Child Day
Girl child is very special gift from God.
January 24th is celebrated as National Girl Child Day in India, a day dedicated to promoting girls’ rights, education, and empowerment. This observance was initiated by the Ministry of Women and Child Development in 2008 to address the declining child sex ratio and promote equality for girls.
In India, girls often face significant challenges, including limited access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities. The country’s skewed sex ratio, with 918 girls per 1000 boys (according to the 2011 census), highlights the severity of the issue. National Girl Child Day aims to raise awareness about these issues and promote a culture that values and supports girls.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lead Government has been keenly looking after the welfare of Girl Child and taking several measures in this regard.
The government has launched various initiatives to promote girls’ education, health, and empowerment. These include programs like Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (Save the Girl Child, Educate the Girl Child), which aims to address the declining child sex ratio and promote girls’ education. Other initiatives focus on providing scholarships, healthcare services, and vocational training to girls.
On National Girl Child Day, organizations, schools, and communities across India come together to organize events, rallies, and campaigns to promote girls’ rights and empowerment. These efforts help to create a supportive environment that encourages girls to pursue their dreams and reach their full potential.
As we observe National Girl Child Day, let us reaffirm our commitment to promoting girls’ empowerment and creating a society that values and supports girls. By working together, we can build a brighter future for India’s girls and contribute to a more equitable and just society.
We should take pledge to do everything to look after the welfare of Girl child in India.