International Girl Child Day celebration begins
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 10 2021:
In continuation of the campaign 'Anaemia Mukt Bharat', Bharat Vikas Parishad (BVP), Manipur Prant is observing a two day's International Girl Child Day celebration under the theme 'Kanya Pujan-Healthy Girl for a Healthy Nation'.
The first day of the observation was held at Yangbi Girl's High School, Wabagai in Kakching district today where haemoglobin screening test of around 59 girls were done, said a press release by BVP, Manipur Prant.
Sanitary napkins, stationery items and edible items were distributed to all the participating girls during the programme today which was initiated by BVP, Wabagai Sakha.
Dr S Rajendra Singh, National vice president, BVP, BB Sharma, National publicity in charge, Professor Premjit Singh, former VC, CAU Imphal, Dr H Priyoshakhi Devi, president, BVP Manipur Prant, K Jayanta Singh, president BVP Wabagai Sakha graced as the presidium members, added the press release.
During the observation, National Project Member, Mahila and Bal Vikas, BVP spoke on the topic 'Healthy Girl for a Healthy Nation' and said that inorder to improve health of girl child, one need to address issues related to reproductive health, maternal deaths, malnutrition and non-communicable diseases through quality and affordable health services under universal health coverage.
Also it may be noted that the birthday of National Organizing Secretary, BVP, Central Office, New Delhi, Suresh Jain is being observed today and on this occasion, nine sewing machines were distributed to nine girl students who belong to low income families to help become self reliant.