National Girl Child Day: Promoting Equality and Awareness in India, Today in History

The 24th of January holds significant historical value, marking notable events, births, and deaths that have shaped Indian culture and society. This date is dedicated to raising awareness about the challenges girls face in India, emphasizing the need for education, health, and nutritional support for women. It aligns with government initiatives like Beti Bachao Beti Padhao and Save the Girl Child, aiming to address gender inequalities.

Celebrating Equality & Empowerment - January 24

Here is the list of major events on January 24 Over the years

	Year	Events on January 24
1	24 January, 1857	Calcutta University was inaugurated as South Asia's first fully fledged university.
2	24 January, 1914	Birth of Shah Nawaz Khan, an Indian politician and officer in the Indian National Army.
3	24 January, 1927	Birth of J. Om Prakash, Indian film producer and director.
4	24 January, 1945	Birth of Subhash Ghai, renowned film director, producer, and screenwriter in Hindi cinema.
5	24 January, 1950	Jana Gana Mana' officially declared as the national anthem of India.
6	24 January, 1954	Birth of Anil Agarwal, founder and chairman of Vedanta Resources Limited.
7	24 January, 1966	Death of Homi J. Bhabha, pioneering Indian nuclear physicist.
8	24 January, 1981	Birth of Riya Sen, Indian actress.
9	24 January, 1982	Birth of Rahul Bhatt, Indian actor.
10	24 January, 1983	Birth of D Imman, Indian composer and singer.
11	24 January 1985	Launch of the 15th spacecraft mission, Discovery 3.
12	24 January, 1991	Death of Padmarajan, Indian filmmaker and writer.
13	24 January, 2005	Death of Paritala Ravindra, Indian politician.
14	24 January, 2008	National Girl Child Day was initiated to spread awareness about inequities girls face.
15	24 January, 2011	Death of Bhimsen Joshi, Indian vocalist in Hindustani classical music.
16	24 January, 2012	Death of Sukumar Azhikode, Indian writer and orator.