On National Girl Child Day, Lok Sabha LoP and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took to X to emphasize the importance of preparing girls for a secure and bright future. He called on everyone to take a pledge to provide girls with full rights and equal opportunities. The post was shared by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, who highlighted the establishment of National Girl Child Day by the Congress-led UPA government in 2008, rooted in India's constitutional principles. He also called on all to work towards ending gender discrimination and providing girls with education, healthcare, safety, and proper nutrition.
National Girl Child Day: Empowering Girls for a Brighter Future
Background
National Girl Child Day is an annual observance held in India on January 24th. It was first introduced in 2008 by the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government to address the challenges faced by girls in the country and to promote their education, health, and well-being.
2023 National Girl Child Day
On the 15th anniversary of its establishment, National Girl Child Day was celebrated across India on January 24th, 2023. The day focused on emphasizing the importance of empowering girls and providing them with opportunities for a secure and bright future.
Rahul Gandhi's Call
Opposition leader and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi took to social media to highlight the significance of preparing girls for a bright future. He called on citizens to take a pledge to ensure that girls have full rights and equal opportunities.
Congress President's Pledge
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge reiterated the party's commitment to empowering girls. He noted that the establishment of National Girl Child Day by the UPA government was rooted in India's constitutional principles and called on all to work towards ending gender discrimination and providing girls with access to education, healthcare, safety, and proper nutrition.
Top 5 FAQs and Answers
1. What is the significance of National Girl Child Day?
National Girl Child Day aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by girls in India and to promote their rights, protection, and well-being.
2. When was National Girl Child Day first established?
National Girl Child Day was first observed in India in 2008 by the Congress-led UPA government.
3. What are the key challenges faced by girls in India?
Girls in India face various challenges, including gender-based discrimination, lack of access to education, healthcare, and safety, and early marriage.
4. What can be done to empower girls?
Empowering girls requires a multi-faceted approach, including promoting equal rights, ensuring access to quality education, healthcare, and safety, and addressing gender stereotypes.
5. What is the role of government in empowering girls?
Governments have a crucial role in creating an enabling environment for girls to thrive by enacting laws, policies, and programs that promote their rights, protection, and well-being.
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