STATE TIMES NEWS
JAMMU: JK Public School Panjtirthi on Friday virtually celebrated National Girl Child. The day aims to raise awareness about the rights of the girl child and help people understand the importance of giving them adequate education, nutrition and support.
Jakiians presented skits, extempore, PowerPoint presentations and delivered speeches to spread awareness about the day. They also highlighted the purpose of several campaigns and programmes initiated by the government like Save the Girl Child, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana etc.
Jakiians advocated the notion that girls are no less than boys in any spheres of life.
A enactment on the theme ‘Gender inequality’ was also presented.
They talked about the strategies to be adopted to equip girls with qualitative education and make their future bright.
The Principal of JKPS Panjtirthi, Suman Banbah said, “Without a girl child we cannot have prosperity, happiness, and glory. Always respect and care for her.”
She further said, “The need of the hour is to nurture and empower the girl child by providing her opportunities to help her grow, explore and harness her potential in social, economic, political, scientific, empirical, and other dynamic aspects of life. Let us recognise the rights of girls and the problems they face around the globe and help them live a better life and have a better future. It is the duty of each one of us to protect and raise the girl child for a better and happier future. warm wishes on National Girl Child Day!”