Awareness programme on 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' held
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 19 2021:
A one day awareness programme on 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' was held today at Chingkhu Mayai Leikai in Imphal East district organised by Bharat Vikas Parishad (BVP), Manipur Prant.
The awareness programme is being held as a part of the ongoing weeklong observation of National Girl Child Day Program.
Professor Damayanti Devi of Manipur University, members of Zila Parishad Leishangthem Ibungton Singh and Saikhom Hemanta Singh and proprietor of Eastern Motors Sinam Pritam Singh attended as the presidium members.
Prof Damayanti talked about balanced diet and food nutrients and National awardee and popular Manipuri film actress Leishangthem Tonthoi shared her success stories to inspire the young girls.
Around 20 girls attended today's programme along with their parents and gift items sponsored by M/S Eastern Motors and members of BVP like stationery items, sanitary pads, masks, blankets, edible items etc were distributed.
Posters on Anaemia Free Bharat were displayed in the interest of the participating girls and parents.