Nanhi Pari – District Administration Vaishali,Bihar
NANHI PARI
Nomination
• Persistence of female foeticide despite legal and regulatory safeguards in place
• Continuous decline in child sex ratio reflecting deep gender imbalance in society
• Deep-rooted socio-cultural bias against the birth and value of girl children
• Low awareness among families about welfare schemes for girl child development
• Lack of positive reinforcement and celebration at the birth of daughters
Achievements
Increased positive acceptance and celebration of girl child at birth across PHCs
• Improved awareness among families about welfare schemes for girl child
• Enhanced institutional delivery experience with added emotional and social support
• Gradual shift in community attitudes towards valuing daughters
• Strengthened last-mile delivery and visibility of district administration initiatives
SKOCH Award Nominee
Category: – Bihar – Social Welfare
Sub-Category: – Bihar – Social Welfare
Project: Nanhi Pari
Start Date: 1-13-2025
Organisation: GOVT. OF BIHAR
Respondent: Varsha Singh
http://icdsaangan.bihar.gov.in/
Level: Executive
For more information, please contact:
Varsha Singh at dm-vaishali.bih@nic.in
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