Celebration of National Girl Child Day Held at Saitual

Saitual, February 2026:National Girl Child Day was celebrated today at the Chawnpui YMA Hall in Saitual. The programme was attended by Ms. F. Zodingpuii, DIPRO, who graced the occasion as the chief guest.

Addressing the gathering, the chief guest paid tribute to National Girl Child Day and stated that girls have the potential to become future leaders and nation-builders. She observed that compared to the past, the status of women has improved significantly, but emphasized that violence and discrimination against women and children still persist, making it essential to strengthen efforts to protect them.

She highlighted that Mizo women have achieved remarkable success in various fields and encouraged young girls to recognize their talents, nurture them, and work hard to become self-reliant. During the programme, the DIPRO also educated children about “good touch” and “bad touch” to help them stay safe. Teachers were urged to listen carefully to children, take their concerns seriously, and ensure that no form of abuse goes unnoticed. The children were informed that help can always be sought through the Child Helpline whenever required. The chief guest extended her best wishes to the children for a successful and bright future.

To mark National Girl Child Day, various competitions were organized and prizes were distributed during the programme.

Essay Writing Competition
(NSCBAV Elementary Girls Hostel, Saitual District)
Topic: “How I Value Women”
Winners:

1. Group 4
2. Group 3
3. Group 2

Poster Making Competition
(NSCBAV Secondary Girls Hostel, Saitual District)
Topic: Coping with Stress or Exam Tension
Winners:

1. Black & White
2. A-1
3. The Paradise Gals

Photography Competition

1. Tommy Hmingdailova (Saitual)
2. Ramdinzauva (Buhban)
3. Hz. Laltlanchhunga (Saitual) & Lalruatfela (Tualbung)
   Consolation Prize: K. Vanlalruata (Saitual)

Sports and Other Achievements Honoured

Lalthasiami, daughter of Lalngamliana from Government High School, Keifang, was felicitated for winning a Gold Medal at the Apex Bank 8th Inter-District Wrestling Championship 2025 (Freestyle) organized by the Mizoram Wrestling Association.

H. Malsawmzuali, daughter of David Lalremsiama from Presbyterian English School, Keifang, secured third place in Category ‘A’ at the State-Level Painting Competition organized by NEEPCO under the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Ministry of Power, Government of India) on November 19, 2025, and also represented Mizoram at the national level.

Government High School, Saitual, secured third place in both Pipe Band Boys and Pipe Band Girls categories at the East Zonal Band Competition 2025–26.

The programme was chaired by Mr. Ramtharmawia (SFL, DHEW). Besides the chief guest’s address, a speech was delivered by Ms. Chhuanhlupuii, SDEO. Performances were presented by Kingdom Kids, and prizes were awarded to outstanding girl children. The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Mr. C. Lalramchhana (A/A, DHEW).