CNN Central News & Network – ITDC India Epress / ITDC News Bhopal: Under the Madhya Pradesh Government’s Project Banganga, the Ladli Lakshmi Utsav was organized across various sector headquarters including Center No. 717 Vallabh Nagar, Vanjara Basti, Suraj Nagar, Anna Nagar Council Office (Ward 59), Center No. 765 Rahul Nagar, 783 Kolaj, 1034 Pipliya Pende Khan, and 684 New MLA Colony, Banganga.
The program commenced with traditional Kanya Pujan (worship of young girls). Following this, under the Aparajita campaign, girls presented martial arts demonstrations. Ayushi notably showcased self-defense techniques, highlighting their importance for girls’ safety.
During the event, 45 girls excelling in education, sports, dance, and music were honored with awards. Among them, Ragini Prajapati (Kabaddi, State Level) and Rishika Satankar (Music, State Level) received special recognition. Additionally, 35 beneficiary girls were awarded assurance certificates under the Ladli Lakshmi Yojana.
As part of the “One Tree in Ladli’s Name” campaign, 125 fruit-bearing saplings were planted, including Amla, Guava, Lemon, Mango, Drumstick, Orange, and Papaya.
The event saw participation from sector supervisors Usha Sharma, Reena Bhangre, Neelam Sharma, Neelofar Ali, Poonam Soni, Varunlata Mishra, Chandrawati Amrute, Anganwadi workers, assistants, Shaurya Dal members, representatives from Aarambh, Uday and Muskaan NGOs, NIPCCD (Bachpan), martial arts trainees, and a large number of beneficiaries.
This initiative served as an inspiring step toward the empowerment and awareness of girls.
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