With the aim of making people aware about social evils like female feticide, ‘National Girl Child Day’ is celebrated on—

National Girl Child Day is celebrated on January 24th every year in India. The day aims to raise awareness about issues affecting girl children and promote gender equality, advocating for their rights to education, healthcare, and protection from social evils like female feticide.

The day focuses on raising awareness about the challenges faced by girl children, emphasizing their right to education, healthcare, and a life free from discrimination.
Government organizations, NGOs, and communities organize various events, including seminars, workshops, and awareness campaigns, to highlight the importance of gender equality. These initiatives aim to change societal attitudes, challenging stereotypes and encouraging the empowerment of girls. Educational programs stress the significance of girls’ education for societal progress and economic development.
National Girl Child Day also serves as a platform to showcase success stories of accomplished women, inspiring young girls to pursue their dreams. By fostering a supportive environment, the day strives to eliminate social evils like female feticide and promote a society where every girl is valued, protected, and given equal opportunities to thrive.