Empowering Girl Child Education through Material Distribution Vanasiri Rural Development Society (VRDS), Ranebennur, Haveri, organized a program to empower girl child education by distributing educational materials to 100 needy girls from 15 high schools. The students, studying in 8th, 9th, and 10th grades, received 20 different essential educational materials each. Program Highlights - Aim: To ensure girls' education continues without dropout from schools. - Chief Guest: Dr. Vijay Mahantesh Danammanavar, Deputy Commissioner, Haveri, inaugurated and addressed the program, distributing educational materials and appreciating VRDS and donors for their support. - Distinguished Guests: District Education Officer Shri Suresh Huggi, Deputy Director, Women and Child Development Officer Shri Shrinivas Aladatti, BEO Shri MH Patil, and other education experts and resource persons participated. Awareness Creation During the program, awareness was created about: - Prohibition of Child Marriage - Child Labor - POCSO Act Silver Jubilee Celebration VRDS is celebrating its silver jubilee and plans to support 500 students with educational materials over the next two years. Additionally, four best achievers in Karnataka will be recognized for their contributions to various development works. Gratitude VRDS expresses gratitude to all donation supporters, government officers, volunteers, and well-wishers for their support. Contact: S.D. Baligar Executive Director, VRDS mail to: [email protected]