JAMMU, JULY 25: In a heartwarming gesture, Deputy Commissioner Sachin Kumar Vaishya visited the 200-bedded Government Maternity & Child Hospital Gandhi Nagar today, distributing baby-kits to parents of 60 newly born girls. This special initiative was organised by Mission Shakti Social Welfare Department.
During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner interacted with the parents and reviewed the facilities provided to them. The parents expressed happiness and satisfaction with the care received.
Addressing the gathering, which included parents and families of the newborns, the Deputy Commissioner emphasised the importance of celebrating the birth of girl children equally as that of boys. “There should be no discrimination among children, whether on the basis of gender or otherwise,” the DC stressed.
The DC said that girls have displayed their talents and capabilities in various spheres of life worldwide. Parents should provide them with better opportunities for education and co-curricular activities, he added.
ADC Shishir Gupta, Medical Superintendent Dr. Arun Sharma, District Social Welfare Officer Mamta Rajput, Consultant in-charge Pediatrics Dr. Aneesh Uppal, Consultant in-charge Obs and Gynae Dr. Swarna Gupta, District Mission Coordinator Mission Shakti Shagun Manchanda were also present on the occasion.
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