#DeshkiBeti: Social media users celebrate National Girl Child Day, share selfies with daughters

TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Jan 24, 2021, 11:48 IST

NEW DELHI: On the occasion of National Girl Child Day, Prime minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that his government is committed to empowering girl child to ensure she lives a life of dignity and opportunity.
"On National Girl Child Day, we salute our #DeshKiBeti and the accomplishments in various fields. The Central Government has undertaken many initiatives that focus on empowering the girl child, including access to education, better healthcare and improving gender sensitivity," PM tweeted.

On National Girl Child Day, we salute our #DeshKiBeti and the accomplishments in various fields. The Central Govern… https://t.co/xO4arkj8Y8
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 1611464253000

PM Modi also appreciated those who are working continuously for the empowerment of girl child. "Today is also a day to especially appreciate all those working towards empowering the girl child and ensuring she leads a life of dignity and opportunity. #DeshKiBeti," he added.
On social media #DeshKiBeti was among the top trends on Sunday. Social media users, including several political leaders shared photographs of them alongwith their daughters.

My daughters are my pride who have set out onto different frontiers with determination and confidence. Give a shout… https://t.co/z66vxDQxQL
— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) 1611462374000

My Daughter, My Pride!Your grin makes me happy. Your examples of overcoming adversity make me proud. I cherish yo… https://t.co/mW6gGVR1nV
— Biplab Kumar Deb (@BjpBiplab) 1611465191000

Daughters - a special joy, a unique bond. Their accomplishments always make us proud. #NationalGirlChildDay… https://t.co/VXzl5VYqE7
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) 1611465966000

Under the dynamic leadership of PM Shri @narendramodi ji, out of 640 districts covered under the Beti Padhao Beti B… https://t.co/aFI0cVyQuy
— Varun Gandhi (@varungandhi80) 1611463408000

Women professionals associated with the civil aviation sector have played a key role in our efforts against COVID-1… https://t.co/2GV409M6Xe
— Hardeep Singh Puri (@HardeepSPuri) 1611465889000

I am proud of Rajasthan's daughter, who made Rajasthan proud#DeshKiBeti https://t.co/BxrYFBxX0w
— Om Prakash Bhadana (@ombhadanabjp) 1611466650000

My Daughters Are My Pride: Seeing them grow has been the greatest joy ever.What about you?#DeshKiBeti https://t.co/S31nXajATo
— Pralhad Joshi (@JoshiPralhad) 1611463683000

The government, in 2008 declared January 24 to be celebrated as the National Girl Child Day' every year with the objective of raising the consciousness of the society towards the girl child so that she can be valued and respected. On this occasion, the government of India will organise awareness campaigns under Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao scheme today.

#DeshkiBeti: Social media users celebrate National Girl Child Day, share selfies with daughters

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