_Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav_ *Social Welfare Department Doda celebrates National Girl Child Day under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign* _Meritorius girls felicitated, painting and debate competition held_

Doda, January 24:

Social Welfare department Doda under the supervision of DSWO Doda Zubair Ahmed Lone celebrated National Girl Child Day under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) and Azaadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, with great pomp and show here at twin locations Doda and Bhaderwah.

 

During the day different activities were organised at Bhartiya Vidya Mandir high school Bhaderwah and at Girls Hr Sec School Doda wherein debate and painting competition was organised in which numerous girls participated,besides at Nari Niketan Doda inmates girls of different age groups also celebrated the girl child day.

 

The participants were presented consolation prizes, besides the meritorious students of Nari Niketan Doda were felicitated by the institution,in addition to this the birthdays of various girl child were celebrated at various anganwari centres  by the department.

 

Further different speakers also has highlighted the achievements of girls in different fields of the society, besides informed them about their rights and measures being taken by the govt for their social security.

 

The officials of Mahila Shakti Kendra, Sakhi OSC, besides other officials of the department were also present during the program.