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Nagaland to observe month of the girl child
Published on Oct 17, 2019
By EMN
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Residents of Kohima Orphanage and Destitute Home pose for a photograph during a programme organised by the Nagaland State Social Welfare Board on October 15.[/caption]
Dimapur, Oct. 16 (EMN): Nagaland State Social Welfare Board (NSSWB) has declared the month of October as ‘Month of the girl child.’ A press release from NSSWB informed that it has planned to initiate various activities in Kohima and other districts through the district-level centre for women namely MSK, 181- women helpline and Sakhi-One Stop Centres (OSC) on the objectives of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP).
As a part of the noble campaign, a programme was organised at Kohima Orphanage and Destitute Home by the State Resource Centre for Women (SRCW), 181- Women Helpline and (MSK) team on October 15.
Stating that every child has a dream and wants to accomplish their dreams in life, a painting competition was organised on the theme “Little girls with dreams become women with vision.” It stated students from Classes A-10 have participated in the competition. Prizes were also given away to the winners of the competition.
Noel Khate of Women Helpline delivered a short talk on mental well-being and its importance, while the warden of KODH pronounced the welcome note.
Chairperson of the programme, Vitsino Iralu of Women Helpline gave a brief introduction of BBBP and shared the significance of the Girl Child Day. MSK, Women Welfare Officer, Neipechaü Mepfhuo, delivered the vote of thanks.
Residents of Kohima Orphanage and Destitute Home pose for a photograph during a programme organised by the Nagaland State Social Welfare Board on October 15.[/caption]
Dimapur, Oct. 16 (EMN): Nagaland State Social Welfare Board (NSSWB) has declared the month of October as ‘Month of the girl child.’ A press release from NSSWB informed that it has planned to initiate various activities in Kohima and other districts through the district-level centre for women namely MSK, 181- women helpline and Sakhi-One Stop Centres (OSC) on the objectives of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP).
As a part of the noble campaign, a programme was organised at Kohima Orphanage and Destitute Home by the State Resource Centre for Women (SRCW), 181- Women Helpline and (MSK) team on October 15.
Stating that every child has a dream and wants to accomplish their dreams in life, a painting competition was organised on the theme “Little girls with dreams become women with vision.” It stated students from Classes A-10 have participated in the competition. Prizes were also given away to the winners of the competition.
Noel Khate of Women Helpline delivered a short talk on mental well-being and its importance, while the warden of KODH pronounced the welcome note.
Chairperson of the programme, Vitsino Iralu of Women Helpline gave a brief introduction of BBBP and shared the significance of the Girl Child Day. MSK, Women Welfare Officer, Neipechaü Mepfhuo, delivered the vote of thanks.Nagaland Districts
