Walawalkar Sukanya Yojana
Walawalkar Sukanya Yojana
Rural Adolescent Girls – Shaping the Next Generation’s Health & Future
History
Launched in: 2009
Target Group: Girls aged 11 to 20 years
Coverage: 59,157 teenage girls across Konkan region
Objective
Empowering girls to become self-reliant, healthy, and confident, with strong values and skills — ensuring they grow into leaders of a healthier society.
Residential Camp Highlights
Comfort & Nutrition
Comfortable accommodation & nutritious meals
Early Morning Routine
Meditation, yoga & prayers
Health & Hygiene
Awareness sessions for better health practices
Body Composition Checks
Weight, height, body water, calcium, fat
Nutritional Supplements
Anemia prevention, muscle & bone strength
Mental Health Support
Psychological evaluation & depression management
Sports & Recreation
Athletics, Kho-Kho, Kabaddi
Cultural Exposure
Visit to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Memorial
Adolescent Education
Puberty, menstruation, sex education, balanced diet
Skill Development
Vocational training in tailoring, fashion design, beautician work, nursing, computers
Achievements & Recognition
Girls trained in health, life skills, and vocational skills
Many participants have gone on to start careers or pursue higher education
Praised by the Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata for effective early-age intervention
Key Impact
Improved Health Awareness
Enhanced understanding of health & hygiene among rural adolescent girls
Reduced Health Issues
Significant reduction in anemia and malnutrition cases
Boosted Confidence
Increased self-confidence and independence in young women
Cultural Preservation
Preservation of cultural identity alongside modern education
