TUENSANG, OCTOBER 28 (MExN): The Launching Programme of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) Scheme for Tuensang District was held at Town Hall, Tuensang on October 27.
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Tuensang, L Jamithung Lotha launched the programme. The campaign will cover all village areas where camp and seminars will be held for the public, a DIPR release here stated.
The DC stated that female infanticide and discrimination is an issue that needs to be addressed. “Through this scheme not only girls’ population will rise but they will get education like boys. Education is powerful weapon and only it will lead to empowerment and change the mindset of the present society,” he added.
He also stated that this is a flagship programme especially for girls launched by PM of India Narendra Modi on January 22, 2015. In male dominated society, girls are treated unequal with boys in education and social norms, he stated and further urged the gathering to come together and follow the BBBP scheme for the betterment of the girl child.
During the programme, CMO Tuensang, Principal GHSS, Principal St John’s Higher Secondary School, President ENPO, CKS, CTS, Minority Group and PWDs also delivered short messages.
The programme was chaired by EAC, Tuensang, Tshelhiu and SDO (Civil) Tuensang, Ajit Kumar Verma IAS delivered the welcome address.
Earlier in the programme, to mark the occasion "Run The Talk Mini Marathon" for girl child was held at District Hospital Tuensang which was flagged off by Deputy Commissioner Tuensang.
