Nationwide festival celebrated for 10 days under the leadership of Women Development Ministry

New Delhi, October 11 (Hindustan Reporter) The Union Ministry of Women and Child Development led the 10-day nationwide celebration of International Day of the Girl Child from 02 to 11 October. All the states and union territories organized this special 10-day program under the banner of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao.

States and Union Territories across the country engaged communities and stakeholders to discuss topics related to increasing understanding of girls' rights, the challenges they face, and promoting initiatives that support their education and empowerment, a release said. Did. The activities include tree plantation drives, felicitation of meritorious school-going girls, “Selfie with Daughters” campaign, Kanya Puja celebrations, health camps, seminars and sports events.

For example, Kanya Puja and Beti Janmotsav were organized in Madhya Pradesh to celebrate the birth and importance of daughters. These initiatives aim to respect girls and promote the value of their lives in the society. Many activities including Kanya Puja, sports events, daughter birth anniversary and felicitation of meritorious students were also organized in Uttar Pradesh.