Sumbal, October 11: In celebration of International Girl Child Day 2025, the SANKALP Hub for Empowerment of Women (HEW) Mission Shakti, Department of Social Welfare Bandipora, under the leadership of Bashir Ahmad Malik and in collaboration with the Education Department, organised a series of activities in Sumbal to promote empowerment, leadership, and safety among girls.

An official spokesperson said the programme was held in line with this year’s global theme, “The Girl I Am, The Change I Lead: Girls on the Frontlines of Crisis.”

Awareness sessions were conducted by Gender Specialist Sumaiya Muzaffer and Financial Literacy Specialist Najmu Saqib, sensitising students about various government welfare schemes, legal rights, health, and financial literacy for girls. School faculty also d

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