Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Campaign Marks Milestone In Women’s Empowerment-President
President Droupadi Murmu has said that the nationwide Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao campaign has proved to be an important milestone in promoting women’s empowerment. The Campaign was launched from Panipat in Haryana in January 2015. She highlighted that the Child Sex Ratio at birth, which stood at 871 girls per one thousand boys in 2014, has increased to around 915 in November 2025. President Murmu said this while addressing the state-level Haryana Day celebrations in Kurukshetra, marking the 60th anniversary of the formation of Haryana. She said that Haryana has made remarkable progress over the past decade invarious dimensions of women’s empowerment.
President Murmu said that Haryana’s daughters have brought laurels to the country at international sporting events. She highlighted that countless daughters, including Manu Bhaker, Saweety Boora and Jaismine Lamboria, are making Haryana and the nation proud through their remarkable achievements. The President said that the athletes from Haryana have made exceptional contributions to India’s sporting history, achieving outstanding success at the Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games and World Championships. (UPDATED ON 1ST NOVEMBER 2026)
