Awareness Programme on “Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao” Held in Kupwara

Kupwara : Sankalp – Hub for Empowerment of Women (SHEW), under the Mission Shakti initiative of the Department of Social Welfare, Kupwara, today organized a Mega Awareness Programme on the theme “Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao”.
The event was graced by DDC Mawar, Khursheed Ahmad Dar, Principal & Cluster Head, Sanzipora,Rakesh Kumar,. Among others, Khalida Yasin, TSWO Handwara, and the District Mission Coordinator, SHEW Kupwara, alongside members of civil society, students from various schools, and other key stakeholders.
As part of the programme, Team SHEW distributed educational kits to female students from the Scheduled Tribe (ST) community, promoting education and inclusivity. The event aimed at creating awareness and encouraging the holistic development of young girls, fostering an environment of empowerment and equal opportunity.
A highlight of the event was the BBBP (Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao) pledge, taken collectively by all guests and attendees, reaffirming their commitment to the cause of girl child empowerment. Additionally, five saplings were planted to mark the occasion, symbolizing growth, sustainability, and a brighter future for the girls of the district.
This initiative reflects the department’s ongoing commitment to raising awareness about gender equality and promoting the welfare and education of the girl child in Kupwara district.