Ministry of Culture organized Rangoli Utsav ‘Umang’ to celebrate National Girl Child Day on January 24 under Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.
- Rangoli decorations at more than 70 locations were done to celebrate the contributions of women to the journey of a progressive India@75.
- Participants drew rangoli decorations on the roads and squares named after the female freedom fighters or the female role models of the country.
- The Girl Child Day holds immense significance as it makes people aware about the importance of a girl child and her rights in the country.
- National Girl Child Day is celebrated in the country on January 24 every year with an objective to provide support and opportunities to the girls of India.
- The National Girl Child Day was first initiated in 2008 by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
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