Walkathon held in Ahmedabad on Save Girl Child – Beti Bachao – Beti Padhao theme

Ahmedabad: A walkathon event was organised by Ahmedabad Obstetrics and Gynaecological Society (AOGS) and Ahmedabad Medical Association (AMA) on Wednesday here on theme of Save the Girl Child – Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao.

Among the participants were more than 700 girls from various schools and colleges, scouts and guides, anganwadi workers, nursing students, prominent citizens, doctors and Rotarians.

The participants gathered at Vallabhsadan pocket of Sabarmati Riverfront and took pledge for Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao.

Dr. Rajal Thaker, President of AOGS mentioned that similar walkathon events were organised under the aegis of Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecological Societies of India(FOGSI) in 140 cities across India on same day and had been recognized by India Book of Records.

 

Dr. Kamini Patel, Honorary Secretary of AOGS added that, RJ Dhvanit, Ruzan Khambata and Chaula Jagirdar were present at the walkathon to inspire the young girls to learn self defence skills.

About 30 doctors who are having one or two girl child were also felicitated at this function. Poster exhibition, Zumba activity by Ruju Desai and songs dedicated to girl child by Manali Shah were other attractions at this function.

 

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