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Mizoram marks 10 years of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao with National Girl Child Day celebration

Aizawl, Jan 24 (UNI) The 10th anniversary of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP), coinciding with National Girl Child Day 2025, was celebrated across Mizoram on Friday in unison with the rest of the nation.
In Aizawl, the State Hub for Empowerment of Women (SHEW) under the Directorate of Women & Child Development (WCD) organised the event, which was graced by state Chief Secretary Khilli Ram Meena as the Chief Guest.
Addressing the gathering, Meena commended the efforts of various stakeholders and highlighted that Mizoram enjoys a higher child-sex ratio compared to the national average. However, he noted that the ratio remains below the desired level, pointing out areas needing improvement as reflected in recent statistics.
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