Mother Concern

  January 24 marks National Girl Child Day in India, a day dedicated to promoting the empowerment of girls and tackling gender inequalities. This celebration not only honours the bright future that every girl holds but also reflects the deep concerns mothers have for their daughters' well-being. Together, they strive for a society where girls can flourish. History of National Girl Child Day In 2008, India took a significant step toward gender equality by establishing National Girl Child Day through the Ministry of Women and Child Development. This initiative was designed to tackle serious issues such as female foeticide, child marriage, and pervasive gender discrimination. The goal was clear: to reverse the declining child sex ratio and promote equal opportunities for girls across the nation. Fast forward to today, and National Girl Child Day has blossomed into a powerful movement, generously supported by initiatives like Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, which was launched in 2015 by...