Social Welfare Department Kupwara Hosts Inspiring “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao” Conference to Empower Girl Child
Langate, May 29: A vibrant Conference-cum-Awareness Program themed “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao” was held today at Rest House Reshiwari Nowgam in Langate area of district Kupwara, organized by the District Social Welfare Office Kupwara and Tehsil Social Welfare Office Handwara, in collaboration with Pay Centre Reshwari Nowgam and Education Zone Mawer. The event underscored the critical importance of saving and educating the girl child, aligning with the national campaign to promote gender equality and empowerment.
The program saw an impressive gathering of dignitaries, including DDC Mawer Khurshid Ahmad, District Social Welfare Officer, Kupwara Bhat Sajad, Tehsil Social Welfare Officer, Handwara Rakesh Kumar Pandita , and Miss Khalida Yaseen District Mission Coordinator, Mission Shakti Kupwara, Kifayatullah Shah, Zonal Education Officer Mawer, Mohammad Shafi Wani, Cluster Head, BHSS Sanzipora,Mohammad Ishaq Mir Head Assistant ZEO Mawer, Nayeem Udin Khan, Zonal Attendance Nodal Officer Mawer, Tahir Aftab Ex-BDC Mawer, Showkat Ahmad Pandith Ex-BDC Langate, Nayeem U Rehman Khan, Ex-Sarpanch Nowgam, Nazir Ahmad Seer Pay Centre Officer Reshwari Nowgam, Javid Iqbal Mir Zonal Cultural Coordinator Mawer, Syed Aijaz Ahmad Geelani Complex Head HS Nowgam, Shagufta Coordinator, Mission Shakti Kupwara, Sahil Ahmad Lone, DEO, Mission Shakti Kupwara/Handwara, Altaf Hussain Bhat, Junior Assistant Mission Shakti Kupwara, Insha Farooq Accountant Mission Shakti Kupwara
among others School heads from Pay Centre Reshwari Nowgam, such as Teacher Mohd Ashraf PS Gammander Nowgam, Showkeen Ahmed Khan PS Dobha and Manzoor Ahmad Sheikh MS Pothwari, Bashirudin Khan, PS Prongawali, Sajad Ahmad Khan, PS Khaitan, Fayaz Ahmad Mir, MS Anderdaji, Syed Hilal Ahmad, PS Bunjer
also actively participated.
Speakers passionately highlighted the need to protect girls from discrimination, ensure access to education and healthcare, and break societal stereotypes to foster equal opportunities. A key highlight was the distribution of educational kits to 27 underprivileged ST girl students by the Social Welfare Department, symbolizing a commitment to uplifting marginalized communities.
The event concluded with a unified pledge from administrators, educators, and community leaders to champion a society where every girl is valued, educated, and empowered to achieve her full potential. The program reinforced that “Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao” is not just a slogan but a call for collective action to create a brighter future for the girl child.
