National Girl Child Day 2025
National Girl Child Day is celebrated annually in India to highlight the significance of girls’ rights and emphasize the need for their access to education, healthcare, and safety in society. This day emphasizes the importance of united efforts to guarantee that every girl receives her basic rights, promoting a more just future for everyone. The celebrations will occur from January 22 to March 8, 2025, including rallies, cultural events, award ceremonies, and awareness campaigns.
On National Girl Child Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed the government’s dedication to continue empowering girls and providing them with diverse opportunities.
In a thread post on X, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed pride in the achievements of girls across various fields. He reiterated the government’s commitment to empowering girls and ensuring they have access to a wide range of opportunities. Modi highlighted that the government’s focus on areas such as education, technology, skills, and healthcare has played a role in empowering girls, while also emphasizing their determination to eliminate any form of discrimination against them.
Earlier in the day, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge extended his wishes and emphasized that “gender equality is the foundation of genuine progress.” He also noted that National Girl Child Day serves as a reminder to renew efforts to eliminate gender discrimination and ensure that every girl has access to the opportunities she rightfully deserves.
Significance and History of this day
National Girl Child Day, observed annually on January 24 in India, is an important event focused on promoting the rights, education, and well-being of girls. Launched in 2008 by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, this day seeks to raise awareness about the need to empower girls and foster a society where they can succeed free from the constraints of gender discrimination.
An official statement from the Ministry of Women and Child Development describes National Girl Child Day as an opportunity to raise awareness about girls’ rights and ensure they receive equal opportunities and support without gender discrimination. The day aims to highlight the challenges faced by girls, promote their education, and encourage society to value and treat girls as equals. A major focus is on shifting societal attitudes, tackling issues such as female foeticide, addressing the declining sex ratio, and creating a more inclusive and equitable environment for girls.
National Girl Child Day, introduced by the Ministry of Women and Child Development in 2008, serves as a platform to raise awareness and promote equal opportunities and support for girls, free from gender discrimination. The day emphasizes the significance of girls’ education and aims to foster societal respect and recognition of their equal status.
