National Girl Child Week celebration kicks off
Source: The Sangai Express / DIO
Ukhrul, January 18 2023:
The Integrated Child Development Service (ICDS) Department of Ukhrul District has kick started a 5-day programme on girl's child education and empowerment under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) at DRDA Hall, Mini-Secretariat, Ukhrul today.
Deputy Commissioner of Ukhrul, Krishna Kumar attended the opening ceremony as the chief guest in the presence of DPO of ICDS, AW Shimreipam; AC to DC & SDO LM Block, A Rohini Kumar and PO of DRDA, Ngamreiwung.
Speaking on the occasion, Krishna Kumar stated that every girl child bom in Ukhrul is the backbone to the future of the district & State.
"Every parent should ensure equal treatment to all the girls in the family", said the DC while adding that the Government in particular ICDS should take proper initiative to empower girls in the region.
As part of the event, a signature campaign was held and a pledge was read out.
The pledge read, "Every ctizen in the country should act in all possible ways individually and collectively to eliminate gender biased discrimination and sex selection that threatens the birth and the survival of girls.
To enable girl's child education and ensure that girls are bom, loved and nurtured to become equal & empowered citizens of the country" .