KUPWARA, JANUARY 3: District Administration Kupwara and Health Department today organized various events in connection with Beti Bachao Beti Padao campaign.
The main function was held at Government Degree College Kupwara where Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Doifode Sagar Dattatray addressed a daylong conference on Beti Bachao Beti Padao.
Addressing the conference, the Deputy Commissioner highlighted the role of women in the society and the importance of Beti Bachao Beti Padao campaign. He said the women plays greater role in the different forms. He urged upon the women folk to be stronger as the present government puts concerted efforts to empower the women folk at every stage. He said a woman can never be inferior to the man, adding that the highest seat of power i.e. President of India is also occupied by a lady, Droupadi Murmu. The DC urged upon all the participants to take special focus for healthcare and education of girls. He said because of the efforts of concerned stakeholders, women sex ratio has increased from 950 to 970 of the district.
Referring to the good work culture of ICDS, Deputy Commissioner said that Integrated Child Development Scheme is a bridge between and health and education.
He urged upon the ICDS workers and other stakeholders to work with added dedication and honesty for the betterment of the girl child.
Various other speakers also spoke at the occasion and threw light on the subject. A short film was also screened at the occasion.
The Deputy Commissioner distributed baby kits and other awards among the beneficiaries.
Earlier, in the morning, the Deputy Commissioner flagged off a rally of ASHA Workers from DC Office Kupwara. The rally went through the Bye -pass and culminated at SDH Kupwara.
The Deputy Commissioner in a separate function felicitated two newborn female children at sub district hospital Kupwara.
