Port Blair, Jan 28: A cultural program was organized by the Hope Foundation on the occasion of National Girl Child Day on Jan 24, 2024. The Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma was the Chief Guest on the occasion, along with Shri Ravichandran, Ward Councillor of Ward No. 09 as the Guest of honor.

Addressing the audience, Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma enlightened the importance of education, sports and motivation among girls. He added that girls are not behind boys in any field these days and that girls today are capable of doing everything that a boy can do.

The MP and Councillor jointly awarded the winners of the sports events which were held at Junglighat on January 21, 2024. A girl child, Aayat Rafiq R/o Bambooflat who made our islands proud was also awarded for registering her name in genius book of world record. MP appreciated her for her great achievement. Approximately 300 audience members witnessed the program.