India, Feb. 27 -- justify;">Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday said the state government is committed to supporting girls from birth through education, safety and employment, as he transferred Rs.145.93 crore to the bank accounts of 33,251 beneficiaries under the Nanda Gaura scheme through direct benefit transfer (DBT).

The funds were released with a single click during a programme held at the chief minister's residence for the financial year 2025-26. The scheme aims to promote the birth, education and empowerment of the girl child while addressing gender discrimination.

Dhami said the Nanda Gaura scheme was being implemented to eliminate bias between sons and daughters and to encourage the birth of girls. Under ...