Today is a day to appreciate all those working towards empowering the girl child and ensuring she leads a life of dignity and opportunity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on National Girl Child Day on Sunday.
He said that the central government has undertaken many initiatives that focus on empowering the girl child including access to education, better healthcare and improving gender sensitivity.
India celebrates the National Girl Child Day every year on January 24.
“On National Girl Child Day, we salute our #DeshKiBeti and the accomplishments in various fields. The Central Government has undertaken many initiatives that focus on empowering the girl child, including access to education, better healthcare and improving gender sensitivity,” PM Modi tweeted.
“Today is also a day to specially appreciate all those working towards empowering the girl child and ensuring she leads a life of dignity and opportunity,” he added.
Several other political leaders shared pictures of their achievers to mark the day.
Union Minister Smriti Irani shared a picture of her daughters on social media and said, “My daughters are my pride who have set out onto different frontiers with determination and confidence. Give a shoutout to a #DeshKiBeti and celebrate their achievements.”
External affairs minister S Jaishankar posted two photos of him with daughter and said, “Daughters – a special joy, a unique bond. Their accomplishments always make us proud.”
