We salute the skills, strengths and fortitude of the girl child.
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 24, 2018
We are proud of the accomplishments of the girl child in various fields. #NationalGirlChildDay pic.twitter.com/7icXo4lUQV
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee tweeted about Kanyashree scheme of the state government that aims at ensuring that girls do not drop out from schools and delay their marriages till at least the age of 18. The scheme has two cash transfer components - an annual incentive of Rs 750 and one-time grant of Rs 25,000 to be paid after a girl turns 18.
"Today is National Girl Child Day. We are proud of our Kanyashree girls. Our scheme for the girl child is an international model now. My best wishes to all," she wrote.
Today is National Girl Child Day. We are proud of our Kanyashree girls. Our scheme for the girl child is an international model now. My best wishes to all
- Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) January 24, 2018
National Girl Child Day celebrates the splendid achievements of the girl child and also challenges gender-based stereotypes.
- Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) January 24, 2018
Let every girl child be cherished and given equal opportunities to shine forth in her life.#NationalGirlChildDay #GirlRising #Equality @MinistryWCD pic.twitter.com/PsZyX1GDCC
Greetings on #NationalGirlChildDay.
- ShivrajSingh Chouhan (@ChouhanShivraj) January 24, 2018
Madhya Pradesh is working hard to provide congenial environment to girls. On this day let us pledge to celebrate birth of every girl child. Education is imperative for emancipation of girls. We strive to provide them the best opportunities.
On National Girl Child Day, let us celebrate achievements of our girl child with pride and pledge to empower them with equal opportunities. pic.twitter.com/EJFPxZiTm3
- Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) January 24, 2018
On #NationalGirlChildDay, we reaffirm our commitment to encourage gender equality. Indian Railways is celebrating 2018 as the year for security of women & child commuters. Let us all challenge gender based stereotypes and celebrate outstanding accomplishments of the girl child. pic.twitter.com/85Vtwcju0I
- Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) January 24, 2018
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