ROING, 24 Aug: An orientation programme on the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) initiative for PRI members was organised at the DC's conference hall here in Lower Dibang Valley district on Monday, with the objective of strengthening grassroots participation in promoting the rights, safety, education and empowerment of the girl child.
Around 50 participants, comprising PRI members and representatives of various government departments, attended the programme.
The sessions focused on the BBBP initiative and the role of PRI members, gender equality and the value of the girl child, prevention of child marriage, child protection, and promotion of girls' education and re-enrolment of school dropouts.
The participants were also sensitised to the services available through the One-Stop Centre and other child protection mechanisms.
The programme highlighted the role of PRI representatives in creating awareness at the community level, encouraging girls' education, preventing child marriage, and facilitating convergence between the community and government departments.
The orientation programme served as a platform to strengthen the commitment of PRI members towards creating a safer, more inclusive and supportive environment for girls. (DIPRO)
