NATIONAL GIRL CHILD DAY : 24 JANUARY 2022

Shakir Bhat
Handwara January 24:–On the occasion of National Girl Child Day and with the *aim to spread awareness on Empowerment of Girl Child in different walks of life* including their rights and education, a lecture on *”Empowering Girl Child for a Brighter Future” by Ms Tasleema Akhtar*, a renowned Social Activist, was organised by *Army Camp, Langate* at Girls Higher Secondary School, Langate on 24 January 2022.

A total of 45 girls including eight Girl Achievers who have made their place in different fields such as sports, education, medicine and socio-economic platforms etc witnessed the event with great zeal and enthusiasm.

Ms Tasleema Akhtar in her address said that “Kashmir needs strong women folk who can lift and built others, live bravely with indomitable will”. All the participants took the pledge that Girl Empowerment can only make a nation more progressive and stronger. At the end, the girl achievers were felicitated. The efforts in organising the event were highly applauded.