Location: Mandi Gobindgarh

Organizers:

Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Desh Bhagat University

In collaboration with Agrim Club, Women Grievance Cell/ICC, and Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Cell

Chief Guests:

Chancellor Dr. Zora Singh and Pro-Chancellor Dr. Tajinder Kaur

Ceremony Highlights:

• Traditional lamp lighting and Saraswati Puja
• Welcome address by Dr. H.K. Sidhu emphasizing the importance of girl child empowerment

Student Participation:

• Dance performance
• Poem recitation
• Speech celebrating girl child rights and potential

Closing Remarks:

Vote of Thanks by Dr. H.K. Sidhu

Objective:

To raise awareness about gender equality and promote respect and empowerment of the girl child

Desh Bhagat University’s Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences marked International Girl Child Day with a gender sensitization programme, organized in collaboration with the Agrim Club, Women Grievance Cell/ICC, and Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Cell. Held on October 10 in Mandi Gobindgarh, the event began with a ceremonial lamp lighting and Saraswati Puja, graced by Chancellor Dr. Zora Singh and Pro-Chancellor Dr. Tajinder Kaur. Dr. H.K. Sidhu welcomed attendees and emphasized the importance of empowering the girl child. The programme included poignant student performances—a dance, a poem, and a speech—that highlighted the value, rights, and potential of girls. Dr. Sidhu also delivered the Vote of Thanks, acknowledging all contributors. The event served as a meaningful platform to promote gender equality and the empowerment of girls in society.