District Administration, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao & Sakhi One Stop center Longleng celebrated National Girl Child Day from 21st to 24th January 2023 under the theme “She is our Tomorrow” at Bautung Govt. Higher Secondary School compound Longleng.

On 21st January, the OSC team along with the District Administration organized plantation drives and planted around 50 tree saplings at different wards of Longleng. “Trees for Daughters” were planted signifying and promoting awareness of the rights and importance of girl child.

On 22nd January, a slogan competition was organized with 11 wards youth followed by two days Inter Ward Girls Volleyball Competition.

Theme Song of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao was presented by Nyenching Ward Youth. Keynote Address was delivered by Trongdiba Tongpi SDO (Civil) Longleng.

EAC HQ, Longleng Chingmei spoke on the theme ”She is our Tomorrow”. She encouraged the Girl Child to participate in all the activities to gain more knowledge and experiences and to improve and empower themselves. She stated that Love, Care, and Respect for a girl child begin at home. She further spoke on inequalities faced by girls in our country and enlightened the gathering on the rights of a girl child.

            The Inter Ward Girls Volleyball competition was participated by nine wards under Longleng: the 1st place was won by Medical Ward, 2nd Agri Ward, and 3rd by PPC Ward. Alei E Phom of Bahok Ward, Aman T of Leinak Ward, and S. Metlen of Muli Ward were the 1st, 2nd & 3rd prize winners of the Slogan competition. Best Discipline team was awarded to High School and Bahok Ward. Best Player was awarded to Nyuang of the Medical Ward. The winners were awarded cash and certificates.

(Manjong Phom IA Longleng)