India celebrates National Girl Child Day every year on 24th January.
About:
- The National Girl Child Day was first initiated in 2008 by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
- The main focus is on changing society’s attitude towards girls, decrease female feticide and create awareness about the decreasing sex ratio.
Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar-2022:
- Twenty-nine children were given the award on the occasion for their exceptional achievements in innovation, social science, education, sports, arts and culture and for demonstrating bravery.
- They were given digital certificates using blockchain technology and a cash prize of Rs. 1 lakh at an event held online.