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President lauds Beti Bachao Beti Padhao milestone at Haryana Day in Kurukshetra
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🗓 01 Nov 2026, 03:16 PM
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President Droupadi Murmu highlighted the progress of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao programme while attending Haryana Day celebrations in Kurukshetra.
President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Kurukshetra on Thursday to take part in the official Haryana Day celebrations, marking the state's formation day. In her address she praised the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (Save the Girl Child, Educate the Girl Child) campaign, saying it has reached a significant milestone in advancing women's empowerment across the nation.
She noted that the scheme, launched in 2015, continues to improve the survival, protection and education of girl children, especially in states where gender disparity remains high. The President urged state officials and civil society to sustain the momentum and ensure that every girl receives equal opportunities.
The ceremony also featured cultural performances and speeches by Haryana's chief minister, underscoring the state's commitment to gender‑sensitive development. The President’s remarks were widely covered in national media as a reaffirmation of the government's focus on gender equity.
She noted that the scheme, launched in 2015, continues to improve the survival, protection and education of girl children, especially in states where gender disparity remains high. The President urged state officials and civil society to sustain the momentum and ensure that every girl receives equal opportunities.
The ceremony also featured cultural performances and speeches by Haryana's chief minister, underscoring the state's commitment to gender‑sensitive development. The President’s remarks were widely covered in national media as a reaffirmation of the government's focus on gender equity.