Girl Child Welfare
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National Girl Child Day: The one Indian state where women outnumber men, and how it happened
Events | Jan 24, 2026, 10:55 AM ISTOn National Girl Child Day, a look at the only Indian state where women outnumber men. Using official population data, we break down what the numbers show, how they compare nationally, and what long-term social factors reveal about gender balance in India.
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National Girl Child Day 2024: Top government schemes to secure future of India's daughters
Business | Jan 24, 2024, 12:37 PM ISTThere are several schemes, investment options, and incentives by the central and state governments for securing the financial future of the country's daughters.
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National Girl Child Day 2022: 5 ways to empower your little daughter
Lifestyle | Jan 24, 2022, 02:20 PM ISTIn this day and age, women role models are plenty, in each and every field, but with correct guidance and by setting the right example for them, your daughter may be the next role model this world deserves. From abandoning gender stereotypes to imparting the right education, here are some tips for good parenting.
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Maharashtra launches insurance scheme for girl child's welfare
India | Sep 05, 2013, 09:04 AM ISTMumbai: The Maharashtra government yesterday approved an insurance scheme ‘Sukanya' for girl child born to below poverty line (BPL) families. The scheme under which the girl child would get an amount of Rs 1 lakh