{"id":606,"date":"2025-01-24T11:27:14","date_gmt":"2025-01-24T05:57:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=606"},"modified":"2025-10-28T17:17:36","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T11:47:36","slug":"national-girl-child-day-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/national-girl-child-day-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"National Girl Child Day 2025 Date, Theme, History, Initiatives"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/national-girl-child-day-2025\/#National_Girl_Child_Day_2025\" >National Girl Child Day 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/national-girl-child-day-2025\/#Why_is_National_Girl_Child_Day_Celebrated\" >Why is National Girl Child Day Celebrated?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/national-girl-child-day-2025\/#History_of_National_Girl_Child_Day\" >History of National Girl Child Day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/national-girl-child-day-2025\/#The_Girl_Child_Status_in_India\" >The Girl Child Status in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/national-girl-child-day-2025\/#Government_Schemes_for_Girl_Child_India\" >Government Schemes for Girl Child India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/national-girl-child-day-2025\/#Challenges_Faced_by_Girls_in_India\" >Challenges Faced by Girls in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/national-girl-child-day-2025\/#Impact_of_National_Girl_Child_Day\" >Impact of National Girl Child Day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/national-girl-child-day-2025\/#Why_is_National_Girl_Child_Day_Significant_in_2025\" >Why is National Girl Child Day Significant in 2025?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/national-girl-child-day-2025\/#Final_Words_for_National_Girl_Child_Day\" >Final Words for National Girl Child Day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/national-girl-child-day-2025\/#National_Girl_Child_Day_FAQs\" >National Girl Child Day FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Girl Child Day is celebrated annually on <\/span><b>January 24th<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to promote awareness of the rights, education, health, and safety of girl children in India. Initiated in 2008 by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, it emphasizes empowering girls and combating gender-based discrimination.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Girl_Child_Day_2025\"><\/span><b>National Girl Child Day 2025<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Girl Child Day 2025 is being celebrated on January 24th, marking its 17th edition since its inception in 2008. This day focuses on promoting awareness about the rights, education, health, and safety of girls in India, aiming for gender equality and empowerment.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><b>Overview of National Girl Child Day 2025<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Date<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">January 24, 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Purpose<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Empower girls and raise awareness about gender equality, focusing on their rights and development<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Theme<\/b><\/td>\n<td>Not yet officially announced.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Key Focus Areas<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gender equality, education, health, safety, and empowerment<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Initiatives<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Government and NGO campaigns, community outreach, and educational programs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Significance<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promotes awareness of the challenges faced by girls and the importance of their development<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Celebrations<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Workshops, rallies, awareness campaigns, and educational programs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_National_Girl_Child_Day_Celebrated\"><\/span><b>Why is National Girl Child Day Celebrated?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The primary goal of National Girl Child Day is to address issues like gender inequality, female foeticide, child marriage, and the declining sex ratio. It aims to provide equal opportunities for girls in every sphere of life, ensuring their holistic development and societal acceptance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History_of_National_Girl_Child_Day\"><\/span><b>History of National Girl Child Day<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The observance began in <\/span><b>2008<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to tackle the pressing issues of female foeticide and gender discrimination. Since then, it has evolved into a platform for implementing initiatives to uplift girls, such as improving the <\/span><b>child sex ratio<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and promoting education and health.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Girl_Child_Status_in_India\"><\/span><b>The Girl Child Status in India<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India has made progress in improving the status of girls, but disparities persist in areas like education, nutrition, and health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sex Ratio at Birth<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Improved to <\/span><b>937 females per 1,000 males<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020-21).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lowest Sex Ratio in India<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Haryana (879 females per 1,000 males, Census 2011).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Highest Sex Ratio in India<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Kerala (1,084 females per 1,000 males, Census 2011).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lowest Sex Ratio District in India<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Jhajjar, Haryana (774 females per 1,000 males, Census 2011).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Highest Sex Ratio District in India<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Mahe, Puducherry (1,176 females per 1,000 males, Census 2011).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Nutrition<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: NFHS-5 (2019-21) shows improvement in reducing stunting, wasting, and underweight prevalence among children.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Education<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) for girls in higher education reached <\/span><b>2.07 crore<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in 2021-22 (AISHE).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Government_Schemes_for_Girl_Child_India\"><\/span><b>Government Schemes for Girl Child India<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several initiatives aim to uplift the girl child in India through various programs and due to this, the data of Girl Children has been improved drastically over the last few years. Some of the initiatives and programs include:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-719\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Initiatives-for-Girl-Child-Development.png?resize=300%2C294&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Initiatives-for-Girl-Child-Development.png?resize=300%2C294&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Initiatives-for-Girl-Child-Development.png?w=755&amp;ssl=1 755w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Focuses on improving the child-sex ratio and promoting girls&#8217; education.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-720\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-24-110900.png?resize=300%2C70&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"70\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-24-110900.png?resize=300%2C70&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-24-110900.png?resize=768%2C180&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-24-110900.png?w=1025&amp;ssl=1 1025w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A savings scheme for securing funds for girls&#8217; education and marriage.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-721\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-24-111032.png?resize=397%2C131&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"397\" height=\"131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-24-111032.png?resize=300%2C99&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-24-111032.png?resize=768%2C254&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-24-111032.png?w=845&amp;ssl=1 845w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 397px) 100vw, 397px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Balika Samridhi Yojana (BSY)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Provides financial aid to families with girl children.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ladli Scheme<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Encourages families to celebrate the birth of a girl child through financial rewards.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>National Scheme of Incentives to Girls for Secondary Education (NSIGSE)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Offers financial incentives to promote secondary education among girls.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-723\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-24-112511.png?resize=379%2C110&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"379\" height=\"110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-24-112511.png?resize=300%2C87&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-24-112511.png?resize=1024%2C297&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-24-112511.png?resize=768%2C223&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-24-112511.png?w=1076&amp;ssl=1 1076w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 379px) 100vw, 379px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>CBSE Udaan Scheme<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Provides free coaching for competitive exams to enhance girls&#8217; enrollment in higher education.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Scheme for Adolescent Girls (SAG)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Supports out-of-school girls aged 11\u201314 with nutritional aid and skill development programs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-722\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-24-112424.png?resize=452%2C128&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"452\" height=\"128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-24-112424.png?resize=300%2C85&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-24-112424.png?resize=768%2C218&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-24-112424.png?w=987&amp;ssl=1 987w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 452px) 100vw, 452px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Challenges_Faced_by_Girls_in_India\"><\/span><b>Challenges Faced by Girls in India<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite progress, girls in India continue to face numerous challenges on social and educational fronts which include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Education Disparity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Many girls, especially in rural areas, lack access to quality education.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Health Issues<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Girls face malnutrition, early marriages, and inadequate healthcare.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Gender-Based Violence<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Issues like child marriage, domestic violence, and harassment persist.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Economic Disparities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Limited opportunities for financial independence and employment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; 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It highlights the achievements of girls to inspire societal change and ensure the implementation of policies aimed at empowering them. National Girl Child Day helps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Raise Awareness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Highlights gender disparities and promotes equality.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Encourage Dialogue<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Sparks discussions on sensitive issues like child marriage and female education.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Inspire Change<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Showcases achievements of girls to motivate others.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Promote Policy Implementation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Ensures schemes for Girl Child India are effectively executed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_National_Girl_Child_Day_Significant_in_2025\"><\/span><b>Why is National Girl Child Day Significant in 2025?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>National Girl Child Day 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is crucial in bridging the gender gap. It calls for collective action from individuals, communities, and the government to ensure that girls are given equal opportunities in education, health, and safety.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Words_for_National_Girl_Child_Day\"><\/span><b>Final Words for National Girl Child Day<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Girl Child Day is a reminder of the collective responsibility to create a gender-equal society. By addressing challenges like the <\/span><b>lowest sex ratio in India<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, promoting schemes like <\/span><b>Beti Bachao Beti Padhao<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and celebrating the successes of girls, India can ensure a brighter and more equitable future for its daughters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This <\/span><b>National Girl Child Day 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, let\u2019s pledge to empower every girl and build a society where they thrive with dignity and opportunity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To learn more about National Girl Child Day, the sex ratio in India the various initiatives for the upliftment of the Girl ratio in India from the perspective of UPSC exams, explore<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>IAS Hub Courses for the upcoming UPSC Prelims 2025 and Mains Exam<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><b>Related Articles<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=583&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>National Voters Day<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=578&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanti<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=550&amp;preview=tr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Makar Sankranti 2025<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=554&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Indian Army Day<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Girl_Child_Day_FAQs\"><\/span><b>National Girl Child Day FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-607 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-607.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-607.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-607.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-607.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-607.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  padding: 7px;\r\n  background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  margin-right: 0px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single{\r\n background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.ea-expand a{\r\n  background: #cfe2ff !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion{\r\n  margin-bottom: 1rem;\r\n  margin-top: 1rem;\r\n}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1737009590\"><div id=\"sp-ea-607\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-6070\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse6070\" aria-controls=\"collapse6070\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> Why is National Girl Child Day celebrated?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse6070\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-607\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-6070\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National Girl Child Day is celebrated to promote awareness about the rights, education, health, and safety of girl children, and to combat gender-based discrimination. It focuses on ensuring equal opportunities for girls across all sectors.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-6071\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse6071\" aria-controls=\"collapse6071\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What are the key government schemes for girl child India?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse6071\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-607\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-6071\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Key government schemes for girls in India include Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, Balika Samridhi Yojana, and the Ladli Scheme, which aims to improve education, health, and safety for girls.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-6072\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse6072\" aria-controls=\"collapse6072\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the significance of National Girl Child Day?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse6072\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-607\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-6072\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The significance of National Girl Child Day lies in raising awareness about gender inequality and encouraging societal change to empower girls, ensure their development, and address issues like female foeticide and child marriage.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-6073\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse6073\" aria-controls=\"collapse6073\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the theme of National Girl Child Day 2025?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse6073\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-607\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-6073\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The theme for National Girl Child Day 2025 has not yet been announced but will focus on important issues such as education, safety, and gender equality for girls.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Celebrate National Girl Child Day 2025 on January 24, promoting gender equality, girls&#8217; education, health, safety, and empowerment through awareness and initiatives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-606","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/606","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=606"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/606\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6590,"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/606\/revisions\/6590"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=606"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=606"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=606"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}