- Karnataka rain fury: Photos of flooded streets, uprooted treesCannes 2022: Deepika Padukone stuns at the French Riviera in Sabyasachi outfitRanbir Kapoor And Alia Bhatt's Wedding Pics - Sealed With A KissOscars 2022: Every Academy Award WinnerShane Warne (1969-2022): Australian cricket legend's life in picturesPhotos: What Russia's invasion of Ukraine looks like on the groundLata Mangeshkar (1929-2022): A pictorial tribute to the 'Nightingale of India'PM Modi unveils 216-feet tall Statue of Equality in Hyderabad (PHOTOS)Wedding pics: Mouni Roy marries Suraj Nambiar in South Indian ceremony73rd Republic Day Parade 2022 - In Pictures
Jyothi Yarraji, who won a silver medal in the 100m hurdles at the Hangzhou Asian Games, wi
- Lione Messi said Retirement not on my mind
- Indian Wells: Alcaraz, Swiatek win titles
- African footballer chased and thrashed away in Kerala; reports
- Hockey India announce core probable group for men's national camp in Bhubaneswar
- Interim Budget: Large number of institutions of higher learning set up, highest ever medal tally in games reflects high confidence level, says FM
Reject discrimination against the girl child: Modi Last Updated : 24 Jan 2017 11:19:19 AM IST File photo: Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged the promotion of gender equality and ensure equal opportunities for the girl child.
The Prime Minister, who initiated the gender awareness campaign "Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao", said this in a tweet marking the occassion of National Girl Child Day.
"National Girl Child Day is a day to celebrate the exceptional achievements of the girl child, whose excellence in many fields makes us proud," Modi said in a tweet.
He said that it was imperative to reject discrimination against the girl child and ensure equal opportunities for them.
"Let us reaffirm our commitment to challenging stereotypes based on gender and promote sensitisation as well as equality," the Prime Minister tweeted.IANS For Latest Updates Please-
Join us on
Follow us on
172.31.16.186