Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday wished on the occasion of National Girl Child Day saying “gender equality is the basis of true progress.” Kharge further said that National Girl Child Day is a reminder to recommit ourselves to end gender discrimination and give every girl what she deserves.
On X, Kharge wrote, "Gender equality is the basis of true progress. Congress-UPA established National Girl Child Day in 2008, rooted in India's constitutional principles. Let the observance of NationalGirlChildDay become a reminder to rededicate ourselves towards ending gender discrimination and providing every girl with the opportunities she deserves - education, healthcare, safety, and proper nutrition."
National Girl Child Day is celebrated every year on January 24 in India is a day to focus on the rights, education and wellbeing of girls. Launched in 2008 by Ministry of Women and Child Development, the day is to spread awareness about empowering girls & creating a gender discrimination free environment where girls can grow without barriers.
According to an official release from Ministry of Women and Child Development, National Girl Child Day is to spread awareness about the rights of girls and give them equal opportunities and support, gender free. The day is also to highlight the inequalities faced by girls, educate them and make society value and respect girls as equals.
