National Girl Child Day is observed in India every January 24. Established in 2008, this day aims to raise consciousness about the inequality faced by girls in society and the need to respect and protect them. The celebration is coordinated by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, which emphasizes the importance of promoting gender equality and improving the status of the girl child in India. The day highlights issues such as the depleting male to female ratio, largely attributed to the practice of female foeticide, despite its prohibition in 1994. The observance encourages equal treatment and opportunities for girls, access to education, and awareness of their rights.