Under the direction of the Women’s Rights Department, the district collector Abhishek Surana ordered a media workshop for the 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' campaign in Churu district on 06 November.

The workshop was attended by Assistant Director Rajendra Shekavat, P.R.O. Surya Kant Kumawat, P.R.O. Manish Kumar and other officials along with media representatives.

Objective of the workshop

Assistant Director Rajendra Shekavat said that child marriage hinders children’s rights, education, health and a bright future. He urged the media to spread the campaign’s message to all.

P.R.O. Surya Kant Kumawat described child marriage as a serious issue linked to education, health, safety and dignity, and called for participation from all sections of society.

P.R.O. Manish Kumar appealed for awareness activities on preventing child marriage, girls’ education and women empowerment.

Activities under the 100‑day plan

Rajendra Shekavat explained that various awareness activities and programmes are running in the district as per the 100‑day module, educating the public about the adverse effects of child marriage, legal provisions and prevention.

Information on other schemes

Supervisor Krishna provided information on the 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' campaign, Sakhi One‑Stop Centre, Pannadhay Safety and Dignity Centre, Chief Minister Women’s Power Enterprise Promotion Scheme, Shiksha Setu Scheme and other Women’s Rights Department schemes.

Media representatives shared suggestions on preventing child marriage and women‑girls empowerment issues.

  • Assistant Director Rajendra Shekavat – Highlighting the adverse effects of child marriage
  • P.R.O. Surya Kant Kumawat – Emphasising education, health and dignity
  • P.R.O. Manish Kumar – Raising awareness on girls’ education and women empowerment