♦ National Girl Child Day (Rashtriya Balika Diwas) is celebrated every year in India on January 24 to raise awareness about the rights, education, and well-being of girls and to promote gender equality in society.

♦ The Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, initiated National Girl Child Day in 2008.

♦ 2025 theme: “Empowering Girls for a Bright Future”.