Guwahati, 06 November (HS): The D Company of the 1st Battalion Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Sonapur, organised an awareness programme on 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' and career opportunities for young women in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) at Morigaon Majaliya Vidyalaya on Friday.

The programme was organised under the guidance of Commandant Sunil Kaushik with the objective of improving the Child Sex Ratio (CSR), promoting the protection and education of girl children and encouraging women's empowerment.

Assistant Commandant and D Company Commander Vidya Prakash addressed teachers and students during the programme. He highlighted the importance of educating girl children, ensuring equal rights and protection, and empowering women. He also urged participants to contribute towards improving the Child Sex Ratio.

He further provided information about career opportunities available to women in CAPFs, including educational qualifications, eligibility criteria, recruitment procedures and future prospects. Encouraging young women to join the security forces, he said they could play an important role in serving the nation.

A total of 53 people participated in the programme, including seven SSB personnel, six teachers and 40 students.

The programme concluded with a message emphasising the importance of girl child education, women's empowerment and greater participation of women in the Central Armed Police Forces.-----------

Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash