Beti Bachao Beti Padhao awareness programme concludes

DC stresses on importance of education for girls

5 Dariya News

Jammu 15-Mar-2018

Directorate of Social Welfare Jammu organized an awareness programme under Innovation and Outreach Activities at Government Polytechnic College, Jammu as a part of fortnightly campaign under Pan India expansion of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao initiative which concluded here today.Deputy Commissioner, Jammu, Kumar Rajeev Ranjan was the chief guest on the occasion.Additional District Development Commissioner, Suriya Jabeen, Progamme Officer ICDS Jammu ,Natasha Kalsotra, District Social Welfare Officer, Dr. Vikas Sharma, Chief Medical Officer Jammu, Sanjay besides other officers of district administration were present on the occasion.Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner stressed on the importance of education for girls and said that an educated girl can contribute both towards the progress of family as well as country.The DC laid focus on the various Government schemes launched for the welfare of girls and urged them to avail benefits of these schemes. He lauded the district administration for their continuous efforts resulting in uptrend of balancing the sex ratio. He urged upon the concerned officers to launch drive in coming days for ensuring maximum admission of girl students in school and colleges. A cultural programme was also organized on the occasion in which skits and songs were performed depicting the importance of girl education.Pertinently, District Task Force Jammu under PAN India expansion of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign has executed a series of activities through Nodal Officer BBBP under overall supervision of DDC Jammu.