National Girl Child Day 2025
Initially, the history of the “National Girl Child Day” has been observed since 2008 in India by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. The objective of this day is to spread equality for the daughters without any discrimination and create abundant opportunities in the fields including sports, education, space and more. It also fosters to deliver equal nutrition to the girl child and aims to eradicate the child labour and marriages.
Today, on National Girl Child Day, we reiterate our commitment to keep empowering the girl child and ensure a wide range of opportunities for her. India is proud of the accomplishments of the girl child across all fields. Their feats continue to inspire us all.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 24, 2025
The theme of the 2025 National Girl Child Day is about “Empowering the Girls for a bright future”. Some of the remarkable schemes which encourages the women empowerment are,
- Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana
- Beti Bachao Beti Padao
- Pradhan Mantri Kanya Vikas Yojana
- Post Office Monthly Income Scheme
- Poshan Abhiyan
- Udaan
- Mission Vatsalya
Many national leaders has expressed the significance of celebrating the girl child on this pivotal day.
She’s a dreamer, a leader, and a catalyst for change — a girl child embodies endless possibilities waiting to flourish.
— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) January 24, 2025
On #NationalGirlChildDay, let’s reaffirm our commitment to empower every girl through education, opportunity, and unwavering support for her aspirations. pic.twitter.com/Z5xyhPHKx4
“The women of India today are filled with dreams of progress and aspirations for the future. They are flying high in every field. Women, a symbol of strength, courage, dedication and patience, are our pride. Let us pledge that we will ensure equality and justice for our daughters and give them their full rights” said Lok Sabha MP Priyanka Gandhi
