{"id":2007,"date":"2025-03-27T19:53:41","date_gmt":"2025-03-27T14:23:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=2007"},"modified":"2025-10-28T13:22:05","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T07:52:05","slug":"beti-bachao-beti-padhao","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/beti-bachao-beti-padhao\/","title":{"rendered":"Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme: Empowering Girls in India"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/beti-bachao-beti-padhao\/#What_is_Beti_Bachao_Beti_Padhao_Scheme\" >What is Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/beti-bachao-beti-padhao\/#Why_Was_Beti_Bachao_Beti_Padhao_Started\" >Why Was Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Started?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/beti-bachao-beti-padhao\/#Beti_Bachao_Beti_Padhao_Objectives\" >Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Objectives<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/beti-bachao-beti-padhao\/#Beti_Bachao_Beti_Padhao_Scheme_Benefits\" >Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme Benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/beti-bachao-beti-padhao\/#Beti_Bachao_Beti_Padhao_Details_How_the_Scheme_Works\" >Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Details, How the Scheme Works<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/beti-bachao-beti-padhao\/#Beti_Bachao_Beti_Padhao_Key_Initiatives\" >Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Key Initiatives<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/beti-bachao-beti-padhao\/#Beti_Bachao_Beti_Padhao_Challenges_and_the_Road_Ahead\" >Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Challenges and the Road Ahead<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/beti-bachao-beti-padhao\/#Beti_Bachao_Beti_Padhao_FAQs\" >Beti Bachao Beti Padhao FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> initiative was introduced by the Prime Minister on <\/span><b>January 22, 2015<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, in <\/span><b>Panipat, Haryana<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It aims to tackle the <\/span><b>declining Child Sex Ratio (CSR)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and promote <\/span><b>women\u2019s empowerment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> throughout different stages of life. The program is a collaborative effort between the <\/span><b>Ministries of Women and Child Development, Health &amp; Family Welfare, and Human Resource Development<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key aspects of the scheme include <\/span><b>strict enforcement of the PC &amp; PNDT Act<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a <\/span><b>nationwide awareness campaign<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>multi-sectoral interventions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in <\/span><b>100 districts with low CSR<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during its initial phase. The initiative places a strong focus on <\/span><b>changing societal attitudes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> through <\/span><b>training, sensitization programs, awareness drives, and community participation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. While BBBP has achieved notable progress over the past decade, challenges persist.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Beti_Bachao_Beti_Padhao_Scheme\"><\/span><b>What is Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2009\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Beti-1.jpg?resize=300%2C276&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Beti-1.jpg?resize=300%2C276&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Beti-1.jpg?w=494&amp;ssl=1 494w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao is a campaign of the Government of India that aims to generate awareness and improve the efficiency of welfare services intended for girls. It <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is a centrally sponsored scheme with 100% funding from the central government. It is a collaborative effort involving the Ministries of Women &amp; Child Development, Health &amp; Family Welfare, and Education.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The scheme was launched with an initial funding of \u20b9100 crore (US$14 million). It mainly targets the clusters in Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Bihar and Delhi.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The scheme focuses on:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To prevent gender biased sex selective elimination<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To ensure survival and Protection of the girl child<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To ensure education and empowerment of girl child<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The program is a joint effort by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Ministry of Health, and Ministry of Education.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Was_Beti_Bachao_Beti_Padhao_Started\"><\/span><b>Why Was Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Started?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India has long struggled with gender discrimination. In 2011, the census revealed a worrying trend\u2014the child sex ratio (girls per 1,000 boys) had dropped to <\/span><b>918<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, one of the lowest in history. Factors like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Female foeticide<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Son preference<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of education for girls<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> contributed to this decline.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The government launched <\/span><b>Beti Bachao Beti Padhao<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to reverse this trend. The goal was not just to save girls but also to educate and empower them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beti_Bachao_Beti_Padhao_Objectives\"><\/span><b>Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Objectives<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key <\/span><b>Beti Bachao Beti Padhao objectives<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Prevent gender-biased sex selection<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Strict enforcement of laws against sex determination tests.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ensure girls\u2019 education<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Encourage school enrollment and reduce dropout rates.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Improve healthcare<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Better nutrition and medical care for girls.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Change societal attitudes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Promote gender equality through awareness campaigns.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The scheme operates in districts with low child sex ratios, focusing on community engagement.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Objectives 2025<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The core objectives have evolved to address current needs:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>Education:<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">o<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100% secondary school enrollment by 2027<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">o<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">STEM scholarships for 50,000 girls annually<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>Health:<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">o<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90% immunization coverage in BBBP districts<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">o<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nutrition programs for adolescent girls<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>Awareness:<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">o<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digital campaigns reaching 10 million households monthly<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">o<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Community workshops on gender equality<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beti_Bachao_Beti_Padhao_Scheme_Benefits\"><\/span><b>Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme Benefits<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over the years, the <\/span><b>Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme benefits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have included:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Improved sex ratios<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Some districts reported increases in CSR.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Higher school enrollment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 More girls are attending and completing school.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Financial incentives<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Programs like <\/span><b>Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> support girls\u2019 futures.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Awareness campaigns<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Communities are more informed about gender equality.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While progress is slow, the scheme has shifted mindsets in many areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>10 Years Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Achievements<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After <\/span><b>10 years, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has seen mixed results. Some key <\/span><b>Beti Bachao Beti Padhao achievements<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recent evaluations show:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Benefit<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>2021 Data<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>2025 Progress<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CSR Improvement<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">918 (2011)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">925 (2024)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">School Enrollment<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12% increase<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18% increase<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Female Literacy<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">70.3%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">74.8%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source: MWCD Annual Report 2024, UDISE+ 2024<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Key Milestones (2015-2025):<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2713<\/span> <b>640 districts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> showing improved CSR<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2713<\/span> <b>4.3 million<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> girls benefiting from education schemes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2713<\/span> <b>32% reduction<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in female foeticide cases<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2713<\/span> <b>9,000+<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> illegal sex-determination clinics shut down<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, deep-rooted social norms mean the fight is far from over.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beti_Bachao_Beti_Padhao_Details_How_the_Scheme_Works\"><\/span><b>Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Details, How the Scheme Works<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Beti Bachao Beti Padhao details<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include a multi-step approach:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Awareness Drives<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Workshops, ads, and rallies to change mindsets.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>School Programs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Scholarships, free textbooks, and girls\u2019 toilets in schools.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Health Initiatives<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Vaccination drives and nutrition programs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Legal Enforcement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Punishing those involved in sex-selective practices.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The scheme also partners with local bodies for better implementation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Implementation<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) programme<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Haryana follows a structured approach that focuses on <\/span><b>community awareness, widespread publicity, and social change<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to encourage a <\/span><b>positive mindset toward daughters<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The initiative is a collaborative effort between the <\/span><b>Departments of Women and Child Development, Health, and Education<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Key Implementation Strategies:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Strict Legal Measures:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prevent illegal <\/span><b>medical terminations of pregnancy (MTPs)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, unauthorized <\/span><b>ultrasounds<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, unqualified practitioners, and <\/span><b>sex-selection drugs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conduct <\/span><b>inspections, raids, and undercover operations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gather intelligence on such activities in <\/span><b>neighboring states<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Recognition &amp; Awards:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Haryana received the <\/span><b>Nari Shakti Puraskar (Kannagi Devi Award) in 2015<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for its efforts in <\/span><b>improving the Child Sex Ratio<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> through coordinated action by the <\/span><b>Women &amp; Child Development, Health, and Education Departments<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>National Award for Beti Padhao<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was presented to <\/span><b>Yamunanagar district<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on <\/span><b>Balika Divas (January 24, 2017)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for notable progress.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Administrative Initiatives:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establishment of <\/span><b>Haryana Kanya Kosh<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the <\/span><b>welfare of girl children<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implementation of the <\/span><b>Aapki Beti Hamari Beti Scheme<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, under which:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9<\/span><b>21,000 is invested with LIC<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the name of the <\/span><b>first girl child in SC and BPL families<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>second girl child in any family<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, regardless of <\/span><b>caste or number of sons<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is also eligible.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The benefit has now been <\/span><b>extended to the third girl child<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promotion of <\/span><b>Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, leading to the <\/span><b>opening of 2.62 lakh accounts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in <\/span><b>post offices and banks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><b>BBBP secretariat<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was set up in the <\/span><b>Chief Minister\u2019s office<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to <\/span><b>monitor and review progress<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Officials from the secretariat and WCD Department visited villages<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with the lowest sex ratios to assess the situation and suggest corrective actions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Collaborations &amp; Monitoring:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signed an <\/span><b>MoU with FICCI and CII<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to support BBBP\u2019s mission.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Developed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for <\/span><b>monitoring progress<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the <\/span><b>CM Dashboard<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular <\/span><b>BBBP review meetings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the <\/span><b>state headquarters<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to ensure effective implementation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; 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Awareness Campaigns<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>1,21,122 health check-up camps<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> conducted.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>97.36% Gram Panchayats<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have <\/span><b>Gudda-Guddi Boards<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> displaying child sex ratio data.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>10,945 sensitization programs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> organized on the <\/span><b>Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act (2013), menstrual hygiene, gender-based violence, and other related laws<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at <\/span><b>state, district, and block levels<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>81 role models (mascots) identified<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from diverse fields like <\/span><b>social work, sports, arts, and academics<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Community Engagement &amp; Outreach<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>70,883 signature campaigns<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> conducted to promote gender equality.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Oath-taking ceremonies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> against <\/span><b>female foeticide<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, involving <\/span><b>political leaders, district officials, social activists, students, and the community<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Tree plantation drives in the name of girl children<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>7,207 film screenings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on topics like <\/span><b>female foeticide, child protection laws (POCSO), gender sensitization, nutrition, and domestic violence<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Public Awareness &amp; Visibility<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>BBBP logo displayed<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on <\/span><b>Haryana Roadways buses, bus tickets, and government\/private school buildings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Awareness boards installed at key locations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Directories created<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for <\/span><b>untrained traditional birth attendants (dais) and 80,957 pregnant women<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in <\/span><b>12 BBBP districts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>80,000 pregnant women received bulk SMS alerts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on <\/span><b>health and nutrition<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organized events like <\/span><b>&#8220;Selfie with Daughters,&#8221; balloon cycle rides, Mehndi competitions, and Sanjhi competitions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to promote gender-positive messaging.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Certificates of appreciation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> awarded to parents celebrating the <\/span><b>birth of a girl child<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Women\u2019s Welfare &amp; Safety<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>E-rickshaw program for women<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> launched in <\/span><b>Karnal (6 e-rickshaws) and Rohtak (25 e-rickshaws)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Sanitary napkin vending machines and incinerators installed<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in <\/span><b>40 senior secondary schools, 2 colleges, and 1 Nari Niketan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> under <\/span><b>Project Sakhi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in <\/span><b>Karnal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Orientation programs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> conducted for <\/span><b>newly elected Panchayat representatives<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Mahila Police Thanas (women police stations) set up in 21 district headquarters<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, staffed entirely by women officers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Protection-cum-Prohibition officers under the Domestic Violence Act (2005) and Child Marriage Act (2006)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> placed within these police stations along with support staff.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>A pilot project for Special Mahila Police Volunteers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in two districts with <\/span><b>low sex ratios and high crime rates<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is under government consideration to <\/span><b>enhance women&#8217;s safety and security<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Celebrating the Girl Child<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Aapki Beti Hamari Beti Utsav<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> celebrated, honoring <\/span><b>4,98,583 girls<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with a <\/span><b>baby care kit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> containing a <\/span><b>towel, cap, feeding bowl with spoon, balloon, whistle, biscuits, and 1 kg Panjiri<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These initiatives reflect Haryana\u2019s commitment to improving <\/span><b>gender equality, women&#8217;s empowerment, and child welfare<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> through a <\/span><b>multi-faceted approach<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beti_Bachao_Beti_Padhao_Challenges_and_the_Road_Ahead\"><\/span><b>Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Challenges and the Road Ahead<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite progress, challenges remain:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reports indicate that a significant portion of BBBP funds has been allocated to publicity. For instance, between 2014-15 and 2018-19, more than 56% of the funds were spent on advertising, with less than 25% released to districts and states for direct implementation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Comptroller and Auditor General of India reported that the scheme did not fully achieve its objectives in certain areas, with some districts experiencing a decline in the sex ratio despite the program&#8217;s implementation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Slow mindset change<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Many still prefer sons over daughters.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Uneven implementation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Some districts see better results than others.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Need for stricter laws<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Illegal sex determination persists in some areas.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For <\/span><b>Beti Bachao Beti Padhao<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to succeed, sustained efforts from government, communities, and families are crucial.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has made strides in improving girls\u2019 lives over the past decade. While achievements like better sex ratios and education rates are promising, societal change takes time. Continued efforts in awareness, education, and law enforcement will ensure a brighter future for India\u2019s daughters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Are you preparing for UPSC 2025? <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/prelims\/prelims-samadhaan-mentorship-2025?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=home_page&amp;utm_campaign=course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Join IAShub&#8217;s UPSC coaching batches<\/b><\/a><b> to boost your preparation. Enroll now!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beti_Bachao_Beti_Padhao_FAQs\"><\/span><b>Beti Bachao Beti Padhao FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-2008 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-2008.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-2008.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-2008.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-2008.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-2008.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  padding: 7px;\r\n  background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  margin-right: 0px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single{\r\n background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.ea-expand a{\r\n  background: #cfe2ff !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion{\r\n  margin-bottom: 1rem;\r\n  margin-top: 1rem;\r\n}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1743078919\"><div id=\"sp-ea-2008\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-20080\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse20080\" aria-controls=\"collapse20080\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What is the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse20080\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2008\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-20080\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0Beti Bachao Beti Padhao is a government initiative launched in 2015 to address the declining child sex ratio, promote girls\u2019 education, and empower them through multi-sectoral actions.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-20081\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse20081\" aria-controls=\"collapse20081\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Why was Beti Bachao Beti Padhao started?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse20081\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2008\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-20081\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The scheme was launched to tackle gender-biased sex selection, improve the survival and welfare of girl children, and change societal attitudes towards girls.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-20082\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse20082\" aria-controls=\"collapse20082\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What are the objectives of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse20082\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2008\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-20082\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Its main objectives are preventing gender-biased sex selection, ensuring the survival and protection of girls, and promoting their education and empowerment.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-20083\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse20083\" aria-controls=\"collapse20083\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What are the benefits of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse20083\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2008\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-20083\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0The scheme has improved child sex ratios, increased girls\u2019 school enrollments, supported financial schemes like Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, and raised awareness about gender equality.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-20084\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse20084\" aria-controls=\"collapse20084\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What are the achievements of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao in 10 years?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse20084\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2008\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-20084\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Key achievements include improved sex ratios in over 640 districts, a 12% rise in school enrollment for girls, and the closure of over 9,000 illegal sex-determination clinics.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn about the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme, its objectives, benefits, and achievements over 10 years. 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