Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that his government accords immense priority to empowering the girl child and strengthening Nari Shakti.

In a series of tweets on 'National Girl Child Day', the Prime Minister also said that it is an occasion to reiterate our commitment and further strengthen ongoing efforts to empower the girl child. He said, "National Girl Child Day is an occasion to reiterate our commitment and further strengthen ongoing efforts to empower the girl child. It is also a day to celebrate the exemplary accomplishments of the girl child in different fields."