Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reiterated the Union government’s dedication to ensuring dignity, opportunity, and a promising future for every girl child. He highlighted that a decade of focused efforts in education, skill development, and healthcare has created a supportive environment for girls to thrive and contribute to India’s progress.
In a message shared on X to mark National Girl Child Day, PM Modi stated that empowering girls remains a cornerstone of India’s development. “On National Girl Child Day, we renew our steadfast commitment to ensuring that every girl child leads a life filled with dignity, opportunity, and hope,” he said. The prime minister credited targeted initiatives in education, skill enhancement, and health for the improved outcomes seen among girls nationwide.
PM Modi further explained that the advancement of girls and women is crucial to realizing the vision of a Viksit Bharat. “This progress has established conditions where the girl child can flourish and actively contribute to nation-building,” he added.
Over the past ten years, the government has introduced and expanded several schemes aimed at uplifting the girl child, including Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, and programs focused on nutrition, maternal health, and education access. Government data shows a steady rise in female enrollment in schools and colleges, as well as improvements in institutional deliveries and immunization coverage for girls.
Observed annually on January 24, National Girl Child Day was established by the Ministry of Women and Child Development to raise awareness about girls’ rights and promote gender equality. The day also calls attention to ongoing challenges such as child marriage, gender discrimination, and unequal access to opportunities.
Officials reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening policies and programs that ensure girls not only survive but thrive, describing their empowerment as a “non-negotiable pillar” of India’s social and economic development.