Noklak and Shamator districts observe National Girl Child Day focusing on empowerment, education, and health.
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DIMAPUR — Noklak and Shamator districts observed National Girl Child Day on Saturday.
According to a DIPR report, National Girl Child day was celebrated in Noklak on the theme "Empowerment, education, digital inclusion, health and leadership", organised by the district administration, Noklak, in collaboration with SANKALP – District Hub for Empowerment of Women and Sakshi One Stop Centre, Noklak, at the DC's Conference Hall, Noklak.
Vikhoto Richa, SDO (Civil), Noklak, in his keynote address highlighted the activities of Mission Shakti in the district, focusing on women empowerment. He informed about the proposal for a One Stop Centre (OSC), including a women’s hostel and short-term shelter, and stressed the role of the District Hub for Empowerment of Women (DHEW).
Speaking on Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, he highlighted efforts to improve sex ratio, literacy, and skill development, and acknowledged ASHA workers as frontline workers promoting institutional deliveries.
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Niamkoi, centre administrator of Sakhi OSC Noklak, in her address informed that the main objective of Mission Shakti is to provide support and assistance to women affected by violence, without any age bar.
She highlighted that the mission addresses various forms of violence, including gender-based violence, economic violence, cybercrime, human trafficking, and emotional and psychological abuse.
Under Mission Shakti, support services include the Universal Women Helpline (181) and the Child Helpline (1098), adding that the services provided cover police assistance, medical assistance, legal counselling, and temporary shelter homes.
She also spoke on Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat, which is a national campaign against girl marriage, stating that marriage below the age of 18 years is illegal and stressing that child marriage is an evil practice that must be eradicated.
Tsukian Lamheing, Miss Khiamniungan 2026 and ambassador of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) Noklak, speaking on the significance of Girl Child Day, said the day is a reminder of society’s responsibility to empower girls. Highlighting the theme, she stressed that girls are not only the future but also the present contributors to society, and denying them education is a loss to all.
During the event, the Lt. Supo Memorial Award was presented to meritorious girl students who have excelled academically. The awardees were Tangniu Khiamniungan, Niamkoi P, and Tsumon P Lam.
The Lt. Supo Memorial Award, instituted under BBBP Noklak district in 2023, is awarded to HSLC and HSSLC girl students from Noklak district who secure meritorious achievements. The award serves as a tribute to Lt. Supo’s legacy and as a solemn reminder of the ongoing challenges faced by women, while also raising awareness against gender-based violence.
The Department of Social Welfare, Shamator district, observed the day on the theme “Empowering girls for a bright future”.
On the occasion, Child Development Project Officer (CDPO), Shamator, Lakiumong Yimchunger, appealed to the parents to take extra care for their daughters and stated that a girl child is very vulnerable from birth till they attain maturity.
The programme was witnessed by the display of cultural games and traditional outfits by the participating children.