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  National Girl Child Day: The one Indian state where women outnumber men, and how it happened

  January 24, 2026 10:55 IST

  On 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 | January 24, 2024 12:37 IST

  There 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 | January 24, 2022 14:20 IST

  In 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 | September 05, 2013 9:04 IST

  Mumbai: 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