The 2nd Quarterly Meeting of the District Level Committee for Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) in Niuland District took place on September 26, 2023, at the office chamber of the Deputy Commissioner, Niuland. This important meeting saw the participation of all committee members.

The meeting was presided over by Deputy Commissioner of Niuland, Sara S. Jamir (NCS). In her opening remarks, she expressed her heartfelt gratitude to all committee members for their unwavering cooperation, which has led Niuland District to achieve the status of one of the top-performing districts under the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao initiative. She emphasized the vital importance of creating awareness and providing essential support and guidance to the girl child.

Kelengunuo Solo, the BBBP Nodal Officer for Niuland, and Extra Assistant Commissioner, provided a comprehensive overview of all activities conducted during the 1st and 2nd Quarters. She also presented a status report on upcoming activities, highlighting the commitment of the district to the cause.

Temsurenla Jamir, the District Manager of the State Lead Bank, introduced the "Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana" scheme, a savings initiative for the girl child under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao. This scheme aims to secure the financial future of girls and has the potential to greatly benefit the community.

Deputy Commissioner Sara S. Jamir called upon the Nodal Officer and the District Welfare Officer to facilitate seamless coordination with all line departments to continue convergence schemes effectively during the upcoming two quarters.

(Vihepu Yeptho, IA Niuland)