Sat Oct 19 17:20:57 UTC 2024: **Summary of the Mehendi Competition Article:**
– A Mehendi competition was inaugurated in Almora city under the initiative of District Magistrate Alok Kumar Pandey.
– Over 700 women participated in the event, which features Mehendi stalls set up at five locations: Dharanoula, Nanda Devi temple premises, Ramleela Maidan Khatyari, Choughanpata, and Chowk Bazaar.
– The competition was organized by the Women Empowerment and Child Development Department with the theme “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao,” in collaboration with self-help groups and other organizations.
– Notable attendees at the opening included BJP district leaders and other officials who inaugurated the stalls at various locations.
– Approximately 60 girls participated in the event, with strong encouragement from the District Magistrate.
– Results and prize distribution for the competition winners are scheduled for the following week, and the stalls will remain open for another day.
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