International Girl Child Day celebrated in Sri Sathya Sai district - The HinduPublished - October 09, 2026 07:30 pm IST - PUTTAPARTHIStudents form a human chain to mark International Girl Child Day at Kothacheruvu in Sri Sathya Sai district on Friday. | Photo Credit: ARRANGEMENTThe Sri Sathya Sai District Child Protection Unit on Friday (October 9, 2026) celebrated International Girl Child Day at the Government High School for Girls in Kothacheruvu.Addressing the students, Circle-Inspector S. Rajasekhar advised the students to limit their mobile usage, stay away from social media, and focus on studies. He asked them to set goals and pursue them with discipline.District Child Protection Officer M. Mahesh said that girls are excelling in education, jobs, and administration, and urged them to use social media to gain positive knowledge, develop their talents, and move ahead with perseverance and confidence to reach top positions.Later, students took out a rally from the school to Kothacheruvu crossroads raising slogans on girls’ rights, importance of education, equal opportunities, and empowerment. They formed a human chain at the junction and took a pledge for girls’ welfare.Members of the Child Welfare Committee, NGOs, teachers, parents, and students participated in the event.Published - October 09, 2026 07:30 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }