Today is International Girl Child Day. It aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by girls, the need for their empowerment and fulfilment of their human rights. On this occasion of, Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani has urged people to work towards ensuring gender parity in the society and reaffirm their commitment towards Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme.<br />''<span style="color: #222222;"><br />''The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme aims to address the issue of decline in child-sex ratio in critical districts through an awareness campaign as well as multi-sectoral interventions.</span><br />