On behalf of the Ganjam District BJP Mahila Morcha, a number of eligible girl children from poor families in the city were identified and brought to the Brahmapur Head Post Office for opening of accounts under the Sukarnya Samrudhi Yojana (SSY) of the Union Government.
The accounts under the scheme were opened under the supervision of district BJP Mahila Morcha general secretary S Rani here on Tuesday.
Former district BJP president Kanhu Charan Pati, eminent surgeon Dr Subash Sahu, Rajesh Sahu, Kamana Padhi and S Srinivas Rao were present.
Speaking to the media, Pati said the insurance amount under SSY would not only strengthen their fiscal ability but would be of great help for their higher education in future.
Rani said the SSY is commendable as it is the steps to change the mindset of people towards girl child in the society.