Beti Bachao Beti Padhao

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Launched

  • BetiBachaoBetiPadhao (BBBP) scheme, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 22nd January, 2015, in Panipat, Haryana.

Aims

  • This flagship initiative by the Government of India aims to address the declining Child Sex Ratio (CSR), prevent gender-biased sex-selective elimination and promote the survival, protection, and education of the girl child

Key Objectives

  • Prevent gender-biased sex-selective elimination
  • Ensure survival, protection, and education for girl child
  • Improve Sex Ratio at Birth annually by 2 points
  • Reduce school dropout rates among girls and promote menstrual hygiene awareness

Key Achievements

  • Sex Ratio at Birth improved from 918 in 2014-15 to 930 in 2023-24
  • Gross Enrollment Ratio for girls in secondary education increased from 75.51% in 2014-15 to 78% in 2023-24
  • Institutional deliveries rose from 61% to 97.3%

Mission Shakti

  • Aims for women's safety and empowerment during 2021 - 2026.
  • Sambal under the mission ensures women's safety through One Stop centres, Women Helpline (181) and Nari Adalats.
  • Institutional deliveries rose from 61% to 97%
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