Beti Bachao Beti Padhao: GDC Bandipora organises awareness prog
Bandipora: Hassan Shah Khoihami Govt Degree College Bandipora Wednesday conducted an awareness programme on ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’.
The programme was organized by the Department of Political Science & NSS Unit of the college and attended by faculty, non-teaching staff, students and NSS volunteers.
The programme aimed at raising awareness about the importance of girl child and the need for eradicating gender bias in society.
A speech competition was held where students highlighted the achievements of women in various spheres amid many challenges confronted by them.
The jury comprised Dr Shaikhul Ashraf, Dr Aashiq Hussain and Prof Manzoor Ahmad Parey and declared Nahida Amin from 5th semester the first position holder.
On the occasion, the position holders of Painting Competition on the theme “Only One Earth” and Essay Competition on “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao” conducted earlier were also felicitated.
Principal Dr Mohammad Amin Malik gave an overview of the campaign “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao” and the dwindling sex ratio in the country. He talked about patriarchy and different crimes against the women in society.
Dr Rafia and Dr Bilal also spoke on the occasion. Prof Shabeer Ahmad Parey conducted proceedings of the event, while Prof Mohammad Abass Bhat delivered vote of thanks.
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