The State Family Welfare Bureau, Directorate of Health Services, Panaji in coordination with Urban Health Centre, Margao conducted a sensitization programme on Beti Bachao Beti Padao for the students of VVM’s Shree Damodar College of Commerce & Economics on 22nd January 2019. The programme was attended by 76 students in Ganesh Daivajna Auditorium of the College.
Dr. Sheetal Arondekar, Convenor, Women’s Cell welcomed the gathering. Adv. Pallavi Mulgaonkar gave a presentation on Saving the Girl Child. She briefed the students on the sex ratio, sex biology and the like areas. Through her session she stressed the importance of the girl child, covered various laws and penalties that are applicable for determining the female foeticide. The session was followed by a skit on the theme “Saving the Girl Child” by the students of S.S. Angle Higher Secondary School, Cancona under the supervision of their teacher, Mr. Kavindra Phaldessai. The skit also stressed on creating awareness on the importance of girl child, their independence and rights. Ms. Preksha Chopdekar, Asst. Professor in Commerce proposed the vote of thanks.
The other members present were Dr. Indu Vishwakarma (Consultant), Mr. Krishna Panchwadkar and supporting team members.
