India established a national day in 2008 to tackle deep-seated gender inequality
India established National Girl Child Day on January 24, 2008, to combat systemic gender inequality and ensure that every girl has access to education, health, and equal opportunities in society.
India inaugurated National Girl Child Day in 2008 to shine a light on the unique challenges faced by girls in the country. The initiative was launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development to address critical issues like female infanticide, child marriage, and the gender gap in literacy.
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