India, Jan. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Minister of Women and Child Development Smt. Annapurna Devi extended infinite best wishes to the country's daughters for a bright future on 'National Girl Child Day'.

On social media platform 'X', she said, "Balika Devo Bhavaḥ | Girls are the strength and foundation of society's progress. Ensuring their education, safety, and equal rights is the hallmark of a strong nation. Under the leadership of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, the Ministry of Women and Child Development is steadfastly committed to the all-round development, protection, and empowerment of girls. On the occasion of National Girl Child Day, let us all take this pledge to provide every girl ...