NEW DELHI: On the occasion of National Girl Child Day on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the unwavering spirit and achievements of the “Girl Child” and stated that they are the “change-maker.” “We honour the achievements and unwavering spirit of the girl child on National Girl Child Day. We also acknowledge each girl child’s enormous potential in all fields. The Prime Minister wrote on ‘X’ that “they are change-makers who improve our country and society.” “Over the last decade, our government has been making many efforts to build a nation where every girl child has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive,” he stated. Since 2008, the nation has commemorated National Girl Child Day annually. The project aims to address the difficulties that girls have as a result of gender stereotypes. The day also seeks to change how society views females and offers a platform for bringing attention to the injustices they experience. It also aims to raise girls’ understanding of their rights, nutrition, education, and health. The Ministry of Women and Child has asked all States and Union Territories to hold a five-day special campaign that is specifically intended for public involvement up to the grassroots level in order to raise awareness and promote a participative spirit. By hosting a national-level event on its grounds, the National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development (NIPCCD) is participating in this campaign as well.This event uses a painting competition with the topic “Mere Viksit Bharat Ka Sapna” to spark the imaginative creativity of children from Child Care Institutions (CCIs) in Delhi. Via a cultural programme in line with the campaign theme, the kids from CCIs will also be contributing. It also includes a nationally and internationally acclaimed unicycle performance by kids from Bangalore’s Shishu Mandir (organised by Boeing India). An oath-taking ceremony to swear against all forms of gender-based discrimination will mark the event’s conclusion. Union Minister Smriti Irani and State Minister Munjpara Mahendrabhai will be present at this occasion, and they will give speeches congratulating and motivating the attendees. It is expected that between 250 and 300 people participate in these activities.
