Srinagar Feb 25 (KNS):  An awareness programme themed ‘Importance of Education for girls’ was held on Tuesday at government Girls Higher Secondary School Handwara.

The programme was organised for those girl students who had shined in recently declared 10th and 12th class board examinations.

Chief Education Officer Kupwara Abdul Hameed was the chief guest on the occasion.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel  Zonal Education Officer Handwara, Principal GHS Handwara Ghulam Hassan Shiekh, EJAC president Kupwara Mir fayaz and Physics lecturer Mohammad Iqbal were also present on the occasion.

The speakers highlighted the role of importance of educating girls in the society. Meanwhile, 25 girl students were awarded with the cash prize for their excellence in the examinations (KNS).