Bellary

Date: January 24 to 9th Feb, 2026

Place: Bellary

Programme Details – National Girl Child Day 2026

Conducted in 6 Grama Panchayats ( Badanahatti, Kallukamba, Somasamudra, Koluru, Dommuru Genikihal) of Kurugodu Taluk, Ballary Disttrict 

Child Rights Trust in coordination with local administration, schools and service providers conducted the programme to reach out 1,312 children and teachers as well as the local community.

Supported by : Azim Premji Foundation

Speakers included:

• Mrs. Manjula Bijjur, who spoke about discrimination, safety, and safe/unsafe touch.
• Dr. Raghavendra, who explained child rights, gender equality, declining girl child ratio, and the POCSO Act.
• Mr. Govindappa, who encouraged reporting child marriage, child labor, and school dropouts.
• Headmasters Mr. Gundappa Nagaraj, Mr. Girish, and Mr. Hussain Basha, who emphasized education, safety, and values.
• Mrs. K. Latha and Mrs. Jayalakshmi, who spoke about challenges faced by girls and the importance of education and character building.

Students were introduced to the Child Helpline 1098 and emergency number 112, and actively participated in discussions and activities to build confidence and awareness.

Participation:

• Girls: 806 | Boys: 506
• Teachers, school staff, community members, ASHA, Anganwadi workers, Panchayat members, and Child Rights Trust organizers also attended.

National Girl Child Day Pledge:

• I promise to respect every girl child.
• I will stand against discrimination and violence towards girls.
• I will support education, health, and safety of girls.
• I will promote equality and encourage girls to achieve their dreams.
• I will help build a society where every girl lives with dignity, confidence, and freedom.

All participants pledged to empower every girl child and strengthen the nation.