Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme Latest News
Recently, the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign completed 11 years.
About Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme
- Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) initiative, meaning “Save the Girl Child, Educate the Girl Child,”
- It is a flagship initiative of the Government of India launched in 2015.
- It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme and is component of SAMBAL sub-scheme under Mission Shakti.
- Aim: It aims to address the declining child sex ratio, prevent gender-based discrimination, and promote education and empowerment of girls across the country.
- Objectives of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme
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- Prevent Gender-Based Discrimination: Combat societal norms and practices that lead to discrimination against the girl child.
- Improve Child Sex Ratio (CSR): Address the declining number of girls per 1,000 boys by curbing practices like female foeticide.
- Promote Education for Girls: Ensure access to quality education for girls, thereby empowering them to lead independent lives.
- Enhance Participation of Girls: Encourage the active participation of girls in various spheres, including sports, arts, and leadership roles.
- Strengthen Existing Schemes: Integrate and reinforce existing government schemes aimed at the welfare of the girl child.
- It was initiated as a tri-ministerial effort of Ministries of Women and Child Development, Health & Family Welfare and Ministry Of Education.
- From 2021-22, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Ministry of Minority Affairs have also been added as partners.
Source: News On Air
Last updated on Sep, 2026
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