Nagpur: Oxxy , the country’s largest healthcare network, launched International Gender Equality Day and Girl Child Development Program at an event organized at New Delhi on April 16. Representatives from various countries like Brazil, United Kingdom, Slovenia, Pakistan, Guyana, Ethiopia, Republic of Korea, Maldives etc and professionals from multinational companies like Alibaba, Amazon, Microsoft, PwC, Pepsi and members from World Parliament & WFIT were present.Oxxy offered a solution to combat the problem of gender inequality in the country by facilitating “Rs 11,000 fixed deposit to every girl child born in India”. The launch of International Gender Equality Day and Oxxy Girl Child Development Programme demonstrated through data about discrimination against women and girls. Discussions were held on topics like equal economic opportunities, gender mainstreaming, reservation for women and violence against women at the day-long interactions.The panels examined issues related to gender inequality and shared ideas on best practices for reducing the gap. Topics of gender based reservation and measures needed to prevent violence against women were raised. They formulated recommendations to increase women’s participation on national level, sharing fair practices and empowering women to increase their economic participation.OXXY GIRL CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMIndia’s strategy to counter the challenges of Gender Inequality were taken up by Oxxy. Its vision for supporting every Girl Child financially and having a healthier next generation was appreciated by every participant in the event.Under the Oxxy Girl Child Development Program, every girl born in the country, whose parents register for the same, will be given Rs 11,000 Fixed Deposit at the time of Birth. The programme is open to everyone in the country and is free to avail the benefits of this Plan.According to Pankaj Gupta, founder Oxxy, “We have created a self-sustaining eco-system. There will be no financial burden on the parents. This programme is not funded by the government, tax payers or any foreign foundations. The entire facilitation of funds will be made by Oxxy along with it’s 1,50,000 healthcare network partners.” By making every girl economically strong, Oxxy is working towards narrowing the gender gap.The idea is to make the girls financially independent. It’s time frames and mode of working are designed keeping a girl’s need in mind. The girls could use this money judiciously at 18, when they are an adult. It may be used for their education, professional goals or whatever they want to do. The money is for them to enable a better future for themselves and no one else will have any right on it.Oxxy also proposed a free health program for both girls and boys across India. They would be given a lifetime Oxxy Membership Plan to take care of their health. This plan will be given free of cost. It will help in having a healthier next generation.Oxxy will educate expecting mothers about the timely tests and precautions as per Global Standards. This will ensure healthier mother and baby post-delivery. As a consequence, it will lead to a sharp decrease in Infant Mortality Rate.“More than 50,000 kids are born in India everyday and catering to all of them through Oxxy Girl Child Development Programme may make this as World’s Biggest Social Impact Initiative,” stated Oxxy co-founder Sheetal Kapoor.How to enrol for Oxxy Girl Child Development Programme* The expecting mom must register before she is 3 months pregnant. The organisational support shall guide her as per the global recommended tests so that the baby is healthier and mother can also be taken care of. As and when her delivery date arrives, in case of girl child, after verification from the health centres, an FD of Rs 11,000 will be made in the name of the child which may be linked to her Asdhaar card and bank account. She can access it when she turns 18 without any restrictions. The amount at that time will be much more and depend on the domestic interest rates. This money will help her to be financially strong.* Expecting mothers, during their pregnancy have to register on Oxxy Health App available on the play store. Details can be taken from www.oxxy.in, by calling 9999000102 or through Oxxy Health App.

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