Mysuru: As India celebrates the National Girl Child Day, an initiative of the Ministry of Women and Child Development, every year on Jan. 24, Mysuru Division of the South Western Railway (SWR) hosted the girl children in the Mysuru Rail Museum by announcing waiver of the entry fee for girl children and a parent/guardian accompanying them.

A large number of girl students, including over 150 students of Lalitha High School, managed by the South Western Railway Women’s Welfare Organisation (SWRWWO) were received in the Rail Museum by Pooja Agarwal, President of SWRWWO, Mysuru Division and other executive members.

Speaking on the occasion, Pooja Agarwal reiterated the commitment and priority of the organisation to further strengthen the ongoing efforts to empower the girl child. The focus will continue to be on ensuring dignity as well as opportunities to the girl child in all spheres of society.

Stating that the organisation is doing its best to provide access to education, better healthcare and improve gender sensitivity through affirmative actions, she urged all parents to encourage the girl child to pursue her dreams and aspirations.