consisting of seven countries, namely, India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. The day was marked to focus on the problems of girl children in these countries. It is a pity that girl children especially in underdeveloped countries are victims of extreme negligence and dishonour. The birth of a girl child is looked upon by the parents as a cause of pity. They are deprived of proper nutrition, education, economic facilities, and social status or honour.consisting of seven countries, namely, India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. The day was marked to focus on the problems of girl children in these countries. It is a pity that girl children especially in underdeveloped countries are victims of extreme negligence and dishonour. The birth of a girl child is looked upon by the parents as a cause of pity. They are deprived of proper nutrition, education, economic facilities, and social status or honour.consisting of seven countries, namely, India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. The day was marked to focus on the problems of girl children in these countries. It is a pity that girl children especially in underdeveloped countries are victims of extreme negligence and dishonour. The birth of a girl child is looked upon by the parents as a cause of pity. They are deprived of proper nutrition, education, economic facilities, and social status or honour.consisting of seven countries, namely, India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. The day was marked to focus on the problems of girl children in these countries. It is a pity that girl children especially in underdeveloped countries are victims of extreme negligence and dishonour. The birth of a girl child is looked upon by the parents as a cause of pity. They are deprived of proper nutrition, education, economic facilities, and social status or honour.consisting of seven countries, namely, India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. The day was marked to focus on the problems of girl children in these countries. It is a pity that girl children especially in underdeveloped countries are victims of extreme negligence and dishonour. The birth of a girl child is looked upon by the parents as a cause of pity. They are deprived of proper nutrition, education, economic facilities, and social status or honour.consisting of seven countries, namely, India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. The day was marked to focus on the problems of girl children in these countries. It is a pity that girl children especially in underdeveloped countries are victims of extreme negligence and dishonour. The birth of a girl child is looked upon by the parents as a cause of pity. They are deprived of proper nutrition, education, economic facilities, and social status or honour.To eradicate this social evil, a total change in the outlook of society is a must. The woman has to be considered as an equal partner to the man. Widespread education and employment and their rights to property can bring about the right remedy. Legal prohibition of dowry is not enough. Strong social disapproval of dowry is the only guarantee against this evil. Our youth should come forward to generate public awareness against this shameful custom. To eradicate this social evil, a total change in the outlook of society is a must. The woman has to be considered as an equal partner to the man. Widespread education and employment and their rights to property can bring about the right remedy. Legal prohibition of dowry is not enough. Strong social disapproval of dowry is the only guarantee against this evil. Our youth should come forward to generate public awareness against this shameful custom.