Here are the key points about the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme: Recently Asked Lecturette Topics in SSB Interview
BETI BACHAO, BETI PADHAO
The scheme was launched on January 22, 2015, by the Government of India.
Significance: The scheme aims to break societal stereotypes, promote gender equality, and provide girls with opportunities for a better future.
Objective: To address declining Child Sex Ratio (CSR). And also to promote the education and empowerment of the girl child.
It is a joint initiative by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, and Ministry of Education.
Action: Awareness Campaigns to promote the importance of girl children and encouraging enrollment of girls in schools and higher education.
Enforcement of PC-PNDT Act (Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Act) to prevent sex-selective abortions.
"Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao" translates to "Save the Daughter, Educate the Daughter."
Funding: The scheme provides funds to states and Union Territories to carry out awareness and action plans.
Outcomes: Improvement in Child Sex Ratio in some districts, awareness about gender equality & Increase in female school enrollment.
Challenges: Uneven implementation across states & Insufficient funds utilization in certain areas.
