Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme recognised
as a National Movement
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Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
Scheme recognised as a National Movement.
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The Beti Bachao Beti
Padhao scheme has been stated by the government to have evolved from a policy
initiative into a nationwide movement.
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The transformation has
been achieved through active mobilisation of government agencies, communities,
civil society, media and the public.
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In Lok Sabha, Minister
for Women and Child Development Annpurna Devi stated that the Sex Ratio at
Birth at the national level increased from 918 in 2014–15 to 929 in 2024–25.
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She also said that the
gross enrolment ratio of girls at the secondary school level rose from 75.51%
in 2014–15 to 80.2% in 2024–25.
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He said that according to
the 2020-21 HMIS data of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, districts
are allocated funds based on the status of the sex ratio at birth (SRB) in
those districts.
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The scheme was launched
on 22 January 2015 to address declining child sex ratio and gender-based
discrimination.
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Empowerment of girls and
women across the life cycle continuum has been identified as a core objective.
¨ The initiative aims to bring about a cultural shift towards valuing the girl child and ensuring equal rights.
¨ Educational access, health awareness and community participation have been strengthened through the scheme.
