A mega awareness rally was today organized to champion the cause of gender equality and saving the girl child through the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme from Girls Higher Secondary School Kangan which passed through its adjacent areas.
The rally, organized by the District Social Welfare Officer Ganderbal, Sahir Majeed in collaboration with DHEW Mission Shakti Ganderbal and the School Education Department Ganderbal, witnessed enthusiastic participation of almost 150 students from different schools, teachers, social activist Bilal Bhat, project coordinator of Women Helpline, and the team of DHEW Mission Shakti.
The BBBP scheme, which translates to ‘Save the girl child, educate the girl child,’ underscores the commitment of the Government to address gender discrimination and advance women’s empowerment across the nation.
