NEW DELHI: Filmmaker and educationist Sandeep Marwah has been named the brand ambassador for the government’s `Save the Girl Child’ or Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ campaign.

Women And Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi made this announcement at a function where she presented award to all those who have contributed to the campaign.

“I am happy to be here and to know that many organizations have joined hands and are voluntary propagating the most needed scheme and social requirement of Save The Girl Child,” said Gandhi in a grand function organized by Marwah Studios in association with International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry and Sukhi Sansar.

The award was presented to Marwah by the Minister for being nominated by all the organizations as the brand ambassador for the Save the Girl Child- Beto Bachao Beti Padhao- Beti Mahautsav to make the 70th Independence year.

“I have found the change in the system since different schemes have been launched and rules have been changed. I hope it continues to bring a change in the mindset of people and we will be a better society one day” said Marwah, President of Marwah Studios while thanking the Minister for showing faith in him.