KISHTWAR, JANUARY 11: To spread awareness about ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ under ‘Noor Jevan Ka Betiyan’ campaign, District Development Commissioner, Angrez Singh Rana today felicitated mothers of newly born girl child, here at District Hospital.
The DDC congratulated the mothers of newly born girl child and their family members and felicitated them with baby kits and on spot birth certificates. As many as 10 mothers of newly born girl child were felicitated.
While interacting with the family members blessed with girl, the DDC stated that in present times the girls are bringing pride and glory to the nation and excelling in every field. He stressed on the importance of girls getting access to quality education, just like boys. He further appealed to all the parents of girl children to educate their daughters and provide them all possible facilities for pursuing higher education and never treat them with any ill feelings. He remarked that those parents who do not provide education to their daughters are her worst enemies.
The DDC informed that regular awareness camps under BBBP shall be organised across the district in coming days.
Among others present on the occasion were Nodal Officer for BBBP, Anoop Kumar, CMO Dr. Abdul Majeed, Deputy CMO Dr. Yaqoob, Medical Supdtt. District Hospital, Dr. S.D. Atri, besides others.
