New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday saluted the indomitable spirit and accomplishments of the "Girl Child" on the occasion of National Girl Child Day and said that they are the "change-maker." "On National Girl Child Day, we salute the indomitable spirit and accomplishments of the Girl Child. We also recognise the rich potential of every girl child in all sectors. They are change-makers who make our nation and society better," the Prime Minister said in a post on 'X'.
"Over the last decade, our government has been making many efforts to build a nation where every girl child has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive," he added. National Girl Child Day has been celebrated every year throughout the country since 2008. The initiative focuses on addressing the challenges that girls face because of gender biases.
The day also aims at changing the attitude of society towards girls and provides an opportunity to highlight the inequalities that they face. It is also intended to promote awareness among girls about their rights, education, health, and nutrition. To create wider awareness and for encouraging a participative spirit, the Ministry of Women and Child has requested all States and Union Territories to conduct a a five-day special campaign specially designed for public engagement up to the grassroots level.