A two-week Badminton Coaching Camp for Girls under the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) initiative has commenced at the Indoor Badminton Stadium, Thegabakha, Kohima on 23rd June 2025. The camp is aimed at empowering young girls through sports and is being organised by the District Administration and the Department of Social Welfare, with support from the Kohima District Badminton Association (KDBA).
The inaugural programme was graced by EAC Kohima, Ane Khieya, NCS, as the special guest. Declaring the camp open, Khieya highlighted that the initiative under BBBP is designed to educate and empower the girl child, and the badminton camp serves as a platform to help young girls enhance their skills and realise their full potential. She encouraged the participants to make the most of the opportunity, which is fully sponsored under the BBBP scheme, and to become an inspiration for other girls in the community.
A total of 30 girls from both government and private schools across Kohima are participating in the camp.
The inaugural function was chaired by Seto Khate, Honorary Secretary of KDBA, while Anyile Khamo, District Programme Officer, Mission Shakti, delivered the welcome address. A special musical performance was presented by Leiving and Sagar. Rev. Azhato Kiba of New Life Church, Kohima delivered the prayer of invocation.
(DPRO Kohima)
