PASIGHAT, 13 Oct: The 10-day celebration of the International Day of the Girl Child with a special programme under the Bethi Bachao Bethi Padhao scheme concluded at the Taekwondo Club here in East Siang district on Saturday.
The 10-day programme included awareness programmes on girls’ rights, Taekwondo demonstration, ‘selfies with daughters’ campaigns, self-defence training, and various competitive events.
ICDS DD M Gao highlighted the significance of celebrating the day, while advocate Nyame Dabi enlightened the participants about important women-centric laws.
District sports coordinator Onya Padung addressed issues related to gender equality. (DIPRO)
