Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao (BBBP) Scheme




In 2015, the Indian government introduced the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme to address concerns of gender discrimination and women empowerment in the country. The name Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao translates to ‘Save the girl child, educate the girl child’. The scheme aims to educate citizens against gender bias and improve efficacy of welfare services for girls. It was launched with an initial funding of Rs. 100 crore (US$ 13.5 million).


The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Yojana aims to achieve the following goals:
  • Improve the child sex ratio
  • Ensure gender equality and women empowerment
  • Prevent gender-biased, sex selective elimination
  • Ensure survival and protection of the girl child
  • Encourage education and participation of the girl child


Official Website: https://wcd.nic.in/bbbp-schemes 

 

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