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The event was organized to highlight the importance of safeguarding the rights of the girl child and promoting her education, dignity and equal opportunities. The programme commenced with motivational lectures on the theme âBeti Bachao Beti Padhao,â underscoring the need for protection and education of girls. Additional District Development Commissioner, Vinod Kumar Behnal attended the event as the Chief Guest.
In his address, he emphasized the initiatives undertaken by the district administration for the empowerment of women and girls. âThe establishment of the Women Empowerment Cell, offering Loan Assistance under Mission Yuva Scheme and other Government Welfare Schemes for girl entrepreneurs are some key initiatives of the district administrationâ, he moted. He reiterated the administrationâs commitment to the upliftment of the girl child, the protection of womenâs rights, the need for strict action against domestic violence and the crucial role of women in combating the growing drug menace.
District Social Welfare Officer, Tariq Parveaz Qazi highlighted the significance of educating the girl child and encouraging her career aspirations across various professions. The event also featured colorful cultural performances including solo dance and singing presentations by girl students representing different educational institutions from across the district.
As part of the celebrations, meritorious students of Classes 8th, 10th and 12th were felicitated for their outstanding academic achievements. Participants of the three-month Taekwondo training programme, organized by the Department of Social Welfare under the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) initiative were also felicitated for their participation and dedication.
Additionally, the winners of the painting competition organized to commemorate National Girl Child Day were also honored. The Additional District Development Commissioner, along with other officers, presented awards and certificates to the achievers, participants and Media Persons.
The event was attended by CDPO Inderwal Dr. Kuldeep Kumar, Dy. CEO Kishtwar Masood Ahmed Qazi, TSWO Paddar Rajesh Sharma, staff from Sankalp DHEW Kishtwar, DCPU Kishtwar, Child Helpline Kishtwar, SAA Kishtwar, Palaash Kishtwar, Parisha Kishtwar, OSC Kishtwar, Media Persons and others.
