Celebrating National Girl Child Day

• National Girl Child Day (NGCD) is observed every 24 January in India to promote awareness of girls' rights, education, health and equal opportunity.
• Anchored by the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD); key vehicles are Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP), Mission Shakti, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) and PMMVY.
• Examinable for GS-I (society/women) and GS-II (welfare schemes, vulnerable sections).