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‘Girls X Tech’ encourges girls to take up technical coursesTribune News ServiceAmritsar, October 22A non-profit organisation, Girls into Tech, also known as ‘Girls X Tech’, has been empowering girls with knowledge of coding through its tech-related education programmes. The organisation has set up Girls X Tech Clubs which has girl students from Class VI onwards. Aashna Arora, chief city officer of the NGO, said: “During initial research, we found out that the number of girls taking up technical courses was less. The NGO has recently signed an MoU with Startup Punjab to foster initiative and entrepreneurship among women in the state. “The idea is to promote technology among girls and make them learn its various aspects.” Added Arora..