NEW DELHI: Ten districts were felicitated today for their contribution towards woman empowerment on the occasion of National Girl Child Day themed Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao this year.
These districts were Cuddalore (Tamil Nadu), Jalgaon, Osmanabad (Maharashtra), Raigarh (Chhattisgarh), Kathua (J&K), Jhunjhunu (Rajasthan), North Sikkim (Sikkim), Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh), Yamunanagar (Haryana) and Mansa (Punjab).
They were recognised for their contribution in different categories which were “effective community engagement, enforcement of the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Act and enabling girl child education”. (AGENCIES)