Why National Daughters Day Holds Significance and Is Celebrated
Daughters Day is observed on the last Sunday of September, with this year's date falling on September 24th.
"National Daughters Day in India: A Day of Empowerment and Appreciation"
National Daughters Day is celebrated on the last Sunday of September, and this year, it falls on September 24, 2023. It serves as a poignant reminder of the gender disparities in India, as it stands as the only major country with a higher mortality rate for girls than boys. The sex ratio at birth is 900 girls for every 1000 boys, and tragically, 11 percent more girls in India succumb before reaching the age of five, compared to boys.
Given these alarming statistics, it is imperative to empower girls by investing in their well-being. National Daughter’s Day underscores the importance of providing girls with ...