Budgam 27, March:(KNS) A daylong program on Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao theme was organized today at Sheikh-ul-Alam Hall Budgam.
The program was attended by Deputy Commissioner Budgam Shahbaz Ahmed Mirza as Chief Guest. Among others, the program was also attended by ADC Budgam, CEO, ACD, DDEO, DEPO, Principals of educational institutions, teachers and massive gathering of girl students. Speaking on the occasion, the DC Budgam threw light on the role of education in empowerment and need to educate girl child. He said, education is critical for socio-economic upliftment of girl and in this regard Education Department is an important stakeholder in achieving desired aim and objectives of Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao program.
The positive mindset, behavioral change and attitude towards education comes from School and homes as two most important institutions, parents and teachers have to play vital role in this direction, the DC Added.
The DC further said that Education is an ornament in the time of adversity, Education empowers one to fight injustice and avail rights. Girls are the important and integral part of our society as they take up the role of daughter, sister and mother in society, the DC said.
Today girls outshine boys in education and are grabbing every positive opportunity coming their way. This approach should be continued by girls without any signs of fatigue, the DC said.
The DC stressed that educated girls contribute in taking nation to the higher level of excellence and achievement.
The DC congratulated CEO Budgam for conducting program on BBBP with an objective to promote girl education with more passion and enthusiasm. CEO Budgam Syed Mohammad Amin also spoke on the occasion and said all Principals as Head of their respective institutions should conduct programs under BBBP on regular basis to give impetus to girl education. CEO praised all participants of the program expressed his gratitude to all stakeholders for pursuing BBBP a right step in right direction. CEO also revealed in the program that 8 KGBVs specifically meant for girl education are functional in
District while as Eight 100 bedded hostels for girls are also under construction. During the program, various cultural programs were showcased highlighting importance of girl education. On the occasion, 10 Girl students from 10th and 12th standard were felicitated with a cash prize of Rs 5000/- as a token of appreciation. Insha Bashir, a specially abled girl, a Basket Ball Champion who has represented India at USA also spoke about the significance of girl education.(KNS)