BANDIPORA: In connection with the celebration of International Girl Child Day 2025, SANKALP Hub for Empowerment of Women (HEW) Mission Shakti, Social Welfare Department ( SWD) Bandipora in collaboration with the Education Department, today organised a series of activities at Sumbal to promote empowerment, leadership, and safety among girls.
The celebration was held in line with this year’s global theme “The Girl I Am, The Change I Lead: Girls on the Frontlines of Crisis.”
Awareness sessions were conducted by Gender Specialist and Financial Literacy Specialist, who sensitized students about various government welfare schemes, legal rights, health, and financial literacy for girls. The school faculty also delivered motivational talks and lauded the efforts of the Social Welfare Department Bandipora in advancing women and child welfare initiatives.
To encourage physical fitness, confidence, and resilience among girls, sports and self-defence activities were also organised on the occasion. Free sports uniforms were distributed among students, followed by a badminton tournament among girl students of Sumbal area, aimed at promoting teamwork and sportsmanship.
Experts from Star Sports Academy conducted self-defence and kickboxing training sessions, equipping girls with essential safety skills and confidence-building techniques.