P.R.No:706- State Award for Girl Child

The government of Tamil Nadu through the Department of Social Welfare and Women’s Empowerment has issued a state award to highlight the girls between the ages of 13 and 18 who are working hard to ‘prevent crimes against girls’ and ensure education for all girls up to the age of 18 years. It was announced and implemented last year.
According to this, every year an outstanding child who has performed the above services is felicitated on National Girl Child Day (January 24) with a Certificate of Appreciation and a check of Rs.1 lakh. (PDF 223KB)