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On which day is National Girls' Day celebrated?
A)
January 24th
B)
January 23rd
C)
January 22nd
D)
January 21st

Correct Answer :   January 24th


Aworld without girl is as impossible as a world without water. 'The world could come to a standstill without the existence of girl child. Therefore, every year, National Girl Child Day is celebrated on January 24 to raise awareness to promote the rights, education, health, and nutrition of the girl child across the country. The day was initiated by the Ministry of Women and child development, providing support and opportunity for girls in India.
 
National Girl Child Day 2022 History and significance : The day was first created by the Ministry of Women and Child Development in 2008 to raise awareness of the importance of girl child. An initiative to eliminate gender-based discrimination in society and to bring about a change in behaviour towards girls in this male-preferred world. The government has made many schemes for the development of the girl childlike Save the Girl Child, Bati Bachao Beti Padhao, and many more.

Source : India Today
 

Published On : January 24, 2022
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