Port Blair, Oct. 11: On the occasion of "International Day of the Girl Child", Hope foundation organised a program in Balika Niketan, in the presence of Smti Zarina Bibi (CDPO) Urban Project and Mukhiya Sevika's Urban project.

The girls of Balika Niketan presented dance performance on this occasion. Later Smti Zarina Bibi explained the Rights of Girl Child and also made them aware about the benefits and schemes provided by the Govt. of India for Girl children.

Thereafter Smti. Farida Bibi, Secretary-cum-Director (Hope Foundation) explained the reason for celebrating International Girl Child Day and also encouraged the girls to give importance to education.