SWD organise inter-district Kabaddi tournament under BBBP in Rajouri

Shyam Sood
Rajouri, July 23: In collaboration with the Department of Youth Services, the Social Welfare Department (SWD) Rajouri organised a Kabaddi Tournament for girls under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme.
The tournament was declared open at Mini Sport Stadium by Deputy Commissioner, Om Parkash Bhagat, JKAS, I the presence of ADC Rajouri, Rajeev Kumar Khajuria; PO ICDS, Fareed Kohli; CPO, Maqsood Ahmed; DSWO, Abdul Raheem; DYSSO, Sukhdev Raj; ZEOs and ZPEOs.
The event brought together the talented girl players from various blocks of the district, showcasing their skills and enthusiasm for the sports.
ADC, Rajiv Kumar Khajuria Rajouri highlighted the importance of sports in shaping the personalities and characters of youth and said: “Sports help to inculcate values like discipline, teamwork and fair play, which are essential for their overall development,”.
ADC underscored the significance of the BBBP scheme in promoting education and sports among girls, leading to their empowerment and a brighter future and encouraged them to spread the message of the positive impact of sports on their lives and to promote a healthy lifestyle among their peers.
The DC, Om Prakash Bhagat highlighted the objective of the scheme saying that the scheme aims to educate girl child and improve the efficacy of welfare services for them.
He also highlighted the importance of sports activities in promoting healthy lifestyles and fighting drug abuse.
The DC highlighted various schemes for women and encouraged the participants to avail the benefits, empowering them to become independent and self-reliant.
He also quoted examples of famous women personalities, urging the girls to learn from their achievements and strive for excellence.
“Government is committed to provide equal opportunities to women, ensuring their participation in all aspects of development,” said the DC Om Parkash Bhagat.
He motivated the girls to take up sports, not only for physical fitness but also for building confidence, discipline and teamwork skills.
The girl participants also shared their experiences and threw light on the BBBP scheme, discussing its impact on their lives and the importance of education and sports in their development.
“The tournament was organized to promote healthy competition, teamwork, and sportsmanship among the participants, while also raising awareness about the BBBP scheme,” said organisers.