The day was first introduced in 2008 by the Ministry of Women and Child Development to promote gender equality and address the issues surrounding the welfare of girls in India.
The theme for National Girl Child Day 2025 is “Empowering Girls for a Bright Future.”
The Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao (Save the Girl Child, Educate the Girl Child) scheme was launched on January 22, 2015.