Ludhiana, March 26 -- With the administration on Wednesday extending the Meri Yogyta Meri Pehchan to the entire district, the name plates outside 11 homes of Manakwal village are telling a new story--of achievement and pride.

Deputy commissioner Himanshu Jain accompanied by assistant commissioner Pragati Verma and district programme officer Gurmeet Singh addressed the gathering and said that for many years, girls and women have faced discrimination. He added that in most of the families, girls have to struggle much harder than their brothers to pursue higher education. Despite these challenges, when they achieve higher degrees, it becomes our duty to give them due respect and recognition.

"Any daughter or sister who wishes to have a nam...