NSS unit of Silchar Women’s College celebrates National Girl Child Day

January 24: Started by the Ministry of Women and Child Development and the Government of India in 2008, the National Girl Child Day is celebrated on 24 January. Its objective is to provide maximum support and facilities to the girls of the country in every respect. Apart from this, another objective of National Girl Child Day is to raise awareness about discrimination against girls.

Along with the rest of the country, the National Girl Child Day was also celebrated across Barak Valley. At Silchar too, the National Service Scheme (NSS) wing of Women’s College, Silchar also celebrated the day in a befitting manner.

Addressing the students, Dr. Manoj Kumar Paul, Principal of Women’s College, Silchar said, “The purpose of the day is to spread awareness among the people about the inequalities girls face in India. It also aims towards promoting awareness about the rights of the girl child and to increase awareness on the importance of girl education, and their health and nutrition.” He further urged upon the students to be aware of their rights and responsibilities.

The programme at Women’s College was attended by a number of girl students. NSS Coordinator Sanghamitra Debnath was also present during the occasion and spoke on the importance of observing this day.

Celebrating girls and women in society, Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani took to Twitter and posted on the occasion. “Today is a day to celebrate fortitude & accomplishments of every girl child. On National Girl Child Day, let us reaffirm our pledge to end discrimination against our girls and empower them with equal opportunities. #MeriBetiMeraGarv,” she tweeted.