In a significant step towards promoting sports and fitness among young women, the Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) distributed sports kits, including tracksuits, T-shirts, sports shoes and other sports equipment, to students of Guru Nanak Girls College, Yamunanagar, under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, ‘Fit Girls–Fit India’.

The programme was attended by IRFC Chairman and Managing Director Manoj Kumar Dubey as the chief guest. Distinguished guests included Ministry of External Affairs Chief Secretary Dr Kanishka, Deputy Commissioner Preeti, District Education Officer Prem Lata and District Elementary Education Officer Ashok Rana. The guests were welcomed by College Director Dr Varindra Gandhi and Principal Dr Sukhvinder Kaur.

Addressing the gathering, Deputy Commissioner Preeti said healthy and confident young women form the foundation of a strong and progressive India. She appreciated IRFC’s CSR initiative, saying such programmes not only encourage girls to participate in sports but also contribute significantly to their physical, mental and overall personality development.

IRFC CMD Manoj Kumar Dubey said investing in the health and well-being of young women is an investment in the nation’s future. He described the ‘Fit Girls–Fit India’ initiative as an important effort to motivate girls towards sports while ensuring they have access to quality sporting facilities and equipment.

During the event, sports kits comprising tracksuits, T-shirts, sports shoes and other essential sporting items were distributed among the students to encourage active participation in sports and fitness activities.

The programme was organised with the support of Veer Indra Social Group Society, which partnered as the NGO implementing agency. Society Secretary Dr Vandana Rai said initiatives focusing on girls’ education, health and sports inspire communities to work collectively for women’s empowerment and holistic development.

The college administration expressed gratitude to IRFC, the distinguished guests and Veer Indra Social Group Society for their support and hoped that more such socially impactful programmes would be organised in the future to promote sports and empower young women.

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