The State PC-PNDT Cell, in collaboration with the Directorate of Family Welfare Services and the National Health Mission Manipur, organized a Walkathon today to raise awareness on National Girl Child Day 2026, under the theme “Empowering Every Daughter and Building a Stronger India.” The event, which was flagged off by Dr. N. Bino Singh, the Director of Family Welfare Services, alongside other officials, focused on several critical issues regarding the rights of girl children. Dr. Singh emphasized that the Walkathon’s purpose was to promote awareness about the rights of girls, combat gender-biased sex selection, enhance education and skill development, improve health and nutrition, and ensure the safety and protection of girls, thereby fostering equal opportunities across various sectors.
The Walkathon saw participation from the State Nodal Officer of PC-PNDT, as well as principals, teachers, students from the Female Health Worker Training School, RD Wing, and staff from Family Welfare Services in Manipur. This initiative is part of the broader observance of National Girl Child Day in India, which aims to protect, support, and uplift girls, while raising awareness of their legal and social rights. The day also addresses significant challenges such as gender bias, child marriage, female foeticide, inadequate nutrition, and restricted access to education, signaling a commitment to improve the status and wellbeing of girls in the country.
