- National Girl Child Day is celebrated every year on January 24th.
- This day promotes awareness of the rights, empowerment, and equal opportunities for girls in India.
- It is dedicated to highlighting the rights, education, health, nutrition, and overall well-being of girls.
- National Girl Child Day was initiated by the Ministry of Women and Child Development in 2008.
- A total of 2,153 child marriages have been prevented as of January 2026.
- 60,262 Child Marriage Prohibition Officers have been appointed across the country.
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