Sri Vijaya Puram, Feb. 14: As part of the celebration of 10th Anniversary of ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ Scheme, ICDS Urban Project under the Directorate of Social Welfare, A&N Administration celebrated the successful 10 years of ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ under District Hub of Empowerment Women by organizing an enrollment drive for girl children in schools yesterday at Pentecostal Church, Dairy Farm, Fisheries Colony. The programme was aimed at encouraging parents to send their daughters to school and ensuring that every girl child receives the education she deserves.

The BBBP scheme, launched by the GoI, has a strong focus on preventing gender-based discrimination and fostering equal educational opportunities for girls. The enrollment drive sought to address the challenges faced by many girls in rural and underserved areas, where access to education is still a barrier due to social and economic factors.

Smt. Zarina Bibi, Child Development Project Officer, ICDS Urban Project highlighted about the importance of sending girls to school and the benefits of education for a brighter future.