<span style="color: #222222;">In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the ICDS department in collaboration with District Youth Services and Sports department organized sports activities under Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao (BBBP) at Govt. <br />''<br />''College of Physical Education Stadium, Gadoora in Ganderbal today. During the programme, various sports activities like Cricket, Tug of War and Badminton were organised in which over 200 girls participated. Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal Shafqat Iqbal highlighted the importance and significance of empowering women and girls. He said that promoting gender equality is crucial in accelerating sustainable development. He said, girls are important stakeholders of society and it is our collective responsibility to take care of their needs and empowerment.<br />'' <br />''Our correspondent reports that several programs were organised by the district administration to promote the importance of girl child including cultural events, debates and road shows.</span>