Khammam, Oct.14 : As part of the ‘Beti Bachao –Beti Padhao’ campaign, a special celebration welcoming the birth of girl children (Beti Janmotsavam) was organized on Wednesday at the Mother and Child Health Centre inside the Government General Hospital, Khammam. Spearheaded by District Welfare Officer Paleti Prameela, the initiative aimed to promote social awareness and eliminate discrimination against female infants.
District Additional Collector (Local Bodies) Dr. Srija inaugurated the event as the chief guest and distributed specialized Beti Janmotsavam baby kits to 50 mothers of newborn girl children. Each kit contained essential newborn clothing, towels, utility items, and fresh fruits. Addressing the gathering, officials emphasized that the initiative seeks to foster a positive societal mindset toward girl children while driving public awareness regarding their health, education, protection, and overall empowerment.
Speaking on the occasion, dignitaries highlighted that female children are a source of pride for both families and society, calling upon the public to warmly celebrate their arrival. They stressed that providing equal growth opportunities and prioritizing health and education for girls is a collective duty.
The program was attended by District Medical and Health Officer Dr. Rama Rao, Government General Hospital Superintendent Dr. Narender, District Hub for Empowerment of Women Coordinator S.D. Samreen, Gender Specialists P. Prameela and R. Vasanthi, SFL K. Satheesh, District Poshan Abhiyaan Coordinator Komineni Babu, and District Welfare Office Superintendent N. Muthaiah.
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