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Himachal Govt Empowering Women and Children With Inclusive Welfare Initiatives
The Statesman Delhi
|June 23, 2025
The Himachal Pradesh government is making sustained and focused efforts to build a more equitable and compassionate society by empowering women and children through a series of impactful welfare schemes.
A government spokesperson said here on Sunday that with a strong emphasis on health, education, safety, and financial independence, the government aims to ensure that every woman and child has the opportunity to thrive.
A notable achievement has been the significant improvement in the state's sex ratio—from 947 in 2023 to 964 in 2024. This positive trend reflects a growing societal shift towards valuing the girl child, driven by several government-backed initiatives focused on her well-being," he said.
Support for the marriage of girls from economically weaker sections remains a key area, he said, adding that under the Mukhyamantri Kanyadan Yojana, 1,989.31 lakh has been disbursed to assist 3,956 girls at the time of their marriage.
This story is from the June 23, 2025 edition of The Statesman Delhi.
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