In a bid to sensitize the masses about the need to save the girl child, the Telangana government has decided to rope in actress Rakul Preet Singh as the brand ambassador for the state’s Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao programme.
Extremely honoured to b d brand ambassador of Telangana 4 d #Betibachaobetioadhao campaign.Let the change begin 💪🏻😊 pic.twitter.com/DdssPM36ZW
— Rakul Singh (@Rakulpreet) October 11, 2017
Big Thanku to d govt of Telangana n associated organisations 4 havin me a part of such an imp cause ! #girlpower 👊🏻 pic.twitter.com/mWOk4evf2S
— Rakul Singh (@Rakulpreet) October 11, 2017
“Girls in our country face multiple challenges to achieve their basic education. We have to fight for our right to education because no matter what happens in life, education will help overcome all problems,” she said at an event organised by the Women and Child Development Department.
“Girls in our country face multiple challenges to achieve their basic education. We have to fight for our right to education because no matter what happens in life, education will help overcome all problems "- Rakul Preet Singh
She said that only women can be multi-taskers and they should take pride in their skills and use them, as reported by The Hindu.
Rakul Preet also propagated the message of respecting one's family as they sacrifice so much to keep their confidence high.
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More about Rakul Preet Singh
Rakul Preet Singh is a film actress and model. She is a well-known face in the Telugu film industry. She has also appeared in a few Tamil, Hindi and Kannada movies.
Her career commenced when she was in college. She made her acting debut in the Kannada film Gilli (2009). In 2014, she acted in the movie 'Yaariyan' opposite actor Himansh Kohli. This was her Bollywood debut.
She is one of the leading actresses of Telugu cinema.
Picture credit: Deccan Chronicle
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