National Girl Child Day 2025: Know the date, history, significance, and more

Additionally, the Ministry of Women and Child Development is commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme. (Source: PIB)

The celebrations will take place from January 22 to March 8, 2025, featuring rallies, cultural events, felicitation ceremonies, and campaigns.

So, as we mark National Girl Child Day today, here’s all you need to know about the day.

National Girl Child Day 2025: Date

National Girl Child Day is celebrated every year on January 24 in India, and this year, it will be observed on a Friday, January 24, 2025, with the idea of empowering the future of India.

National Girl Child Day 2025: History, Significance, and Celebrations

Initiated by the Ministry of Women and Child Development in 2008, National Girl Child Day is an opportunity to raise awareness and advocate that girls receive equal opportunities and support, eliminating gender biases.

The day highlights the importance of education for girls and strives to cultivate societal respect and appreciation for them as equals.

Hon’ble Minister Smt. Annpurna Devi during the 10th year celebration of “#BetiBachaoBetiPadhao” at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
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— Ministry of WCD (@MinistryWCD) January 23, 2025

It aims to transform societal perceptions regarding girls, tackle challenges such as female foeticide, and raise awareness about the diminishing sex ratio, eventually working towards a more inclusive and equitable environment for girls.

This year, in 2025, the Ministry of Women and Child Development is commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme, which started on January 22, 2025, and will conclude on March 8, 2025, culminating on International Women’s Day.