ROING, AUG 24:

A one-day orientation and sensitisation programme on Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) for Panchayati Raj Institution (PRI) members was organised at the DC’s Conference Hall of the Mini Secretariat here on Monday to strengthen grassroots participation in promoting the rights, safety, education and empowerment of the girl child.

Around 50 PRI members and representatives from various government departments attended the programme. The sessions covered the BBBP initiative and the role of PRI members in promoting gender equality, preventing child marriage, strengthening child protection and encouraging girls’ education and re-enrolment of school dropouts.

Participants were also sensitised to the services provided 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, promoting girls’ education, preventing child marriage and facilitating coordination between communities and government departments.

The orientation aimed to strengthen the commitment of PRI members towards creating a safer, inclusive and supportive environment for girls.