Govt committed to empower women: Minister Baljit Kaur

Minister for Social Security, Women and Child Development Dr Baljit Kaur today said the state government would commence a series of awareness camps aimed at women’s health, hygiene and employment opportunities starting December 2 in Malout.

She said the government would organise a state-level event in Faridkot on December 3 to celebrate the International Day of Divyang Persons, where individuals and organisations dedicated to the welfare of divyangs would be honored.

The minister expressed the government’s commitment to empower women and girls and create a safe environment for them. She emphasised that the purpose of these camps was to provide essential health check-ups for women and raise awareness about various health issues.

This initiative is part of the government’s comprehensive strategy to empower women through various programmes aimed at enhancing their safety and employment opportunities.