GANDERBAL: With an aim to create awareness among the people to save and educate the girl child, Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Shafqat Iqbal today flagged off the ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ rally from the Mini Secretariat Complex Ganderbal.
Aanganwari workers, CDPOs, DPO and other departmental officials participated in the rally which went through the town under the slogan of Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao.
For the awareness, two Ladli Express Vans mounted with loud speakers were also flagged off which will go through the villages of district to disseminate the message on importance of girls.
Speaking on the flag off ceremony, the DC highlighted the need and significance of educating the girl child besides highlighting adverse impact of decline in sex ratio.
He also said that empowering women and girls and promoting gender equality is crucial to accelerating sustainable development.
He also appealed for end of all forms of discrimination against girl child.
Among others SSP Ganderbal, Khalil Poswal, ADC Ganderbal Farooq Ahmad Baba and Program Officer, ICDS were present during flags off ceremony.