Port Blair, Jan 27: The 74th Republic Day was celebrated with pride and reverence at all the Child Care Institutions of South Andaman on 26th January 2023 along with entire country. The aim of this iconic celebration is to develop the feeling of patriotism, love and respect for the country among children. The children were sensitized on the importance of Constitution of India that gives equal rights to all the Citizen. The Ceremony began with the hoisting of the tricolour flag followed by the National Anthem to pay tribute to the motherland.
Cultural program was presented by the children, all together 285 children celebrated the event with great pride.
Further the “National Girl Child Day” was also celebrated at Bethany Children Home on 24thJan 2023.
The main aim of this event to promote awareness about the rights of the girl child and to emphasize on the importance of girl education, their health and nutrition and also to promote the girls position in the society to make their living better in the society.
Smti. Ratna Kannan, Member Child Welfare Committee was chief guest of the programme whereas Dr. Nazma Siddiqui Member, Child Welfare Committee graced the occasion as the Guest of Honour. Smti. Ratna Kannan shared her views on the importance of girl’s education, she said when girls receive quality educations, they can play multiple roles and build stronger families and communities. The program ended with vote of thanks.