National Girl Child Day, observed on January 22 each year, is an occasion sdedicated to raising awareness about the challenges faced by girl children in India and promoting their empowerment. This year, the students of classes 8 and 9 of The Indian School – Second Shift, actively participated in various activities to mark the occasion, highlighting government-aided schemes and initiatives aimed at the welfare and development of the girl child.
The students of class 8 took an initiative to research and showcase various government-aided and oriented schemes, specifically designed for the welfare and education of girls. The focus was on schemes such as Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, Indira Gandhi Mantriva Samyog Yojana, and Balika Samriddhi Scheme. The students created informative posters outlining the objectives and achievements of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao initiative. The posters emphasised the importance of saving and educating the girl child, and encouraging gender equality. In-depth research was conducted to understand the various components of the Indira Gandhi Mantriva Samyog Yojana. The students learnt in detail about the financial assistance provided to families for a girl child's marriage and education through engaging visual aids. Posters were also designed to showcase the Balika Samriddhi Scheme, focusing on the economic and social development of adolescent girls. The objective of these activities was to convey the positive impacts of these schemes on the lives of young girls and their families.
Class 9 students dedicated their efforts to understanding and spreading awareness about the protection and prevention of girl child-related issues. Additionally, they delved into the details of the Ujjawala Scheme. Students gathered information about numerous social issues, which particularly affect girl children, including child marriage, female foeticide, and gender-based discrimination in various walks of life. They created pamphlets and presentations to educate their peers and promised to raise awareness in their community. The children also had an interactive discussion on the Ujjawala Scheme, which aims to prevent trafficking and provide rehabilitation to victims. Information about the scheme's objectives, implementation, and success stories were compiled and presented by the students.
The activities conducted for the students on National Girl Child Day contributed significantly to spreading awareness about government schemes and initiatives for the betterment of the condition of girls in the country. The engagement of young minds in understanding and addressing the challenges faced by the girl child is crucial for building a more inclusive and empowered society. School remains dedicated to fostering such initiatives in the future to create a positive impact on the lives of girls in our community.
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