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Prime Minister Narendra Modi today lauded girls who are bringing change and said his government is making every possible effort to build a nation where girls get full opportunities to learn, grow and flourish. She made these comments in a post on social media platform ‘X’ on National Girl Child Day, celebrated to spread awareness about girls’ rights and the importance of women’s education and health. Modi said, “On National Girl Child Day, we salute the indomitable spirit and achievements of girls. We also recognize the capabilities of every girl child in all fields.” He said, ”They are change-making girls who improve our nation and society. Over the past decade, our government has striven to build a nation where every girl has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.”
Why celebrate National Girl Child Day?
The Modi government had launched its ambitious ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ scheme in 2015 to increase the child sex ratio and empower girls through various initiatives. Let us tell you that National Girl Child Day is celebrated with the aim of protecting them from these crimes against girls and women and making them aware of the challenges facing them and protection of their rights. National Girl Child Day is celebrated every year on 24 January to empower the daughters of the country.
What is the special reason for celebrating it on 24th January?
National Girl Child Day is celebrated every year on 24 January. Celebrating this day started in the year 2008. For the first time, the Ministry of Women and Child Development celebrated National Girl Child Day on 24 January 2008. There is a special reason for celebrating Girls Day on 24th January. This day is associated with the country’s first woman Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Indira Gandhi took oath as Prime Minister on 24 January 1966.
January 24 was considered important with the aim of remembering every year the achievement of the country’s daughter reaching this highest position and making women aware about empowering them.
What is the purpose of celebrating Girls’ Day?
This day is celebrated to make the girls of the country aware of their rights and to provide them equal opportunities and respect for development in the society. Apart from this, the objective is also to make everyone aware about the discrimination against girls.
