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10th anniversary of ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ scheme
NEW DELHI [Maha Media]: Government is celebrating the 10th anniversary of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme today, marking a decade of relentless efforts to protect, educate, and empower the girl child. Women and Child Development Ministry said the event in New Delhi will witness the participation of women officers from the armed forces, paramilitary forces, Delhi police, girl students and Anganwadi workers.
The Ministry said the 10th-anniversary celebrations will span from today till 8th March, culminating on International Women’s Day. Similar events will be organized at state and district levels.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said it has been instrumental in overcoming gender biases and at the same created the right environment to ensure that the girl child has access to education and opportunities to achieve her dreams.
"Today we mark 10 years of the #BetiBachaoBetiPadhao movement. Over the past decade, it has become a transformative, people-powered initiative and has drawn participation from people across all walks of life," Modi said.
