Mission / Vision
Once Jawaharlal Nehru said, "You can tell the status of a nation by looking at the status of its women." At www.savethegirldchild.com , we aim to provide a platform to the likeminded individuals to contribute to the cause. We can come forward and formulate a voluntary endeavour to give a broad spectrum to the girls of India.
On October 2nd, 2007, India's First female President Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil initiated a signature campaign from Rashtrapat Bhawan, New Delhi, to prevent female foeticide in India. This campaign has been started by the Ministry of health and Family welfare, Government of India. On this occasion Madam President asked all the responsible citizens of India to join the campaign and make it a success. Besides this, Ms Patil made similar appeals to the countrymen on more than one occasion to lead a crusade against gender bias, female foeticide and domestic violence.
Moved by the appeal of the President of India and being a responsible citizen, we at Telemission Media Pvt. Ltd. have pledged to work towards the cause and launched a nation-wide campaign to involve citizens in this endeavour.
In fact, we were instrumental in getting a signature campaign on "save the girl child" in Kolkata on October 28th 2007, at the Annual Convention of Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Association of India. The reason to launch this campaign online was to reach out to the fellowmen across India and abroad.
This website is the response of Indian citizens to support Smt. Patil in her crusade to wipe out the virus of gender bigotry and enable the society to comprehend that a girl child is a boon and not a curse. Thus, in a way, this website is a mission of India's first woman President Smt. Pratibha Devi Singh Patil, and we are proud to be inspired by her call to take up this challenge.
Let us change the scene
According to a report, Every year 5,00,000 baby girls are killed in India even before they step into this world. The practice is more prevalent among the weaker sections as their belief is that the education and marriage of a daughter is a financial burden on them.
My dear fellow citizens, if the above situation provokes us, haunts us, then let us join the campaign "Save the girl child" and try to change the mindset within our families and inspire others to think positively towards the girl child. Friends, it is not the sole responsibility of the government; it is also a social challenge which we, as responsible citizens, need to take up to put an end to this deviation.
I am proud to join Smt. Pratibha Devi Singh Patil, H.E. President of India , in her endeavour to initiate a crusade against female foeticide, gender bias and domestic violence against women, in capacity of an ordinary citizen and appeal to all those who have respect for their mothers, sisters and mankind. Do join the campaign "Save the girl child" and put your best efforts in bringing a positive change by saving the girl child."
- Manoj Rastogi,
Creator of www.savethegirlchild.com
Who are we
Savethegirlchild.coma non-profit, non-commercial interface, is initiated by Telemission Media Pvt. Ltd. (TMPL) out of social commitment and desire to use the internet influence to save the girl child in our nation.
It is managed by the team of TMPL, which includes group of volunteers and dedicated staff. This mission is started to connect people who are sensitive about this social issue. The campaign is run on individual resources without having any organizational structure and funding etc.
Manoj Rastogi, Director, Telemission Media Pvt. Ltd. envisioned this social campaign. He regularly volunteers for similar endeavours. Additionally, he has invented and launched several media support campaigns and socially-relevant initiatives on issues such as Girl Child Education, Construction workers welfare, education, youth welfare and supporting innovative concepts. He has produced a Tele-film, Kaua Hakini (Girl scarecrow), and roped in top film stars including Shahrukh Khan for advocacy. He is also the founder president of YUVANKUR (An NGO for Youth Welfare).
Appeal by the President of India
""The society must realize that the girl is not a curse but a boon. All responsible citizens and the civil society must actively participate in this campaign. I am certain that this campaign will play an active role and spread the message to save the precious girl child," says President Pratibha Devi Singh Patil
Join the team
At www.savethegirlchild.com,we aim to offer a forum for expression and exchange of views with respect to the status of girls in India. To change the mindset of people who hinder the progress of women, it is essential for each one of us to come together and work for changing such mindset.
We plan to organize a signature campaign, interactive seminars and various programmes to promote the rights of a girl child. People at large can also contribute to the mission by posting their views on the website, www.savethegirlchild.com
Suggestions and messages along with the signatures will be presented to the President of India, on 8th March, 2009 on the occasion of International Woman's Day.
This campaign is supported by the Hon'ble President Smt. Pratibha Patil. Many eminent political, social and media personalities have also been mustered to exchange their ideas about the same on this website.
If you also want to contribute in some way then come and join the President's Team.
* * *CONTACT US* * *
E-mail: mail@savethegirlchild.com
Site concept & Creation : Manoj Rastogi. ( www.manojrastogi.com )
Site Production & Managment : Light House production , A TMPL Endevour ( www.telemission.in )