Attends Prize distribution function at GGHSS
Satwari Cantt
JAMMU, NOVEMBER 18: Speaker, J&K
Legislative Assembly, Kavinder Gupta today said that coordinated and convergent
efforts are needed for improving the child sex ratio and ensuring survival and
empowerment of the girl child.
The Speaker said this while addressing
students, educationist, and parents during a prize distribution ceremony at
Government Girls Higher Secondary School Satwari Cantt, here today.
Kavinder Gupta while stressing on bringing
about a change in the social perception towards female child, said that girls
have created a niche for themselves in every field and it is important that we
encourage them so that they achieve success with confidence and courage.
He said that the centre and state governments
are paying special attention on checking the alarming child sex ration in the
state with focused campaigns like the BetiBachaoBetiPadao scheme and
special social assistance scheme like LaadliBeti, among
others.
He called for sensitizing the society about
the alarming decline in sex ratio adding that such programmes must be
implemented on a mission mode.
While calling to strengthen these initiatives,
he said that all member of the society need to work in unison to empower our
female child.
Responding to issues put forth by Principal,
the Speaker assured that the works pertaining to construction of classrooms,
washrooms and examination hall will be taken up shortly.
He said that initiative undertaken by the
central government like SBM and SSA provides unlimited funding for works and
they focus on increasing the standards of education and promoting the
cleanliness in the country.
On the occasion, the students presented a
variety of cultural performances which showcased state’s culture besides
communicating a strong social message.
Appreciating the wonderful efforts of the
students, Kavinder Gupta said that special sports, cultural tournaments will be
introduced in the institution with an aim to increase participation of the
students in co-curricular activities and developing sports acumen. Besides, the
cultural tournaments will also be aimed at creating awareness among students
about state’s heritage as well as inculcating patriotic spirit among them.
SDM South SonuPargal, Tehsildar South Anil
Mangotra, Dy SP Dr SunniyaWani, Vice Chairman Cantonment Board Hardev Singh,
Member, Cantonment Board Bharat Bhushan were also present on the occasion.
Later, the Speaker attended a meeting of the
Executive body of Swami Vivekananda Medical Mission Charitable Hospital.
Threadbare discussions were held regarding the
functioning of the hospital, besides various issues pertaining to development
of health care infrastructure at the hospital were taken up, in the meeting.
The Speaker assured of all
necessary physical and financial help from his office, besides committing to
take up all essential concerns with the Health Minister for early redressal.
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