Meena Day will be celebrated across the country today with the theme 'Child friendly education', says a press release.
The theme has been chosen as there are still many children who are not going to school but it is possible to bring every children to school if schools are be more inclusive using child friendly teaching techniques.
On the occasion, Unicef organised a programme at LGED conference room at Agargaon in the city.
Around 400 children along with their parents, teachers and education officials will take part at the programme. The children will participate in different events, including drawing, reciting and perform on the Meena themes.
The day is celebrated every year in the country since 1998 after Meena became the most popular animated girl character who stands for child rights and gender equality.