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Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP)

Context

Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the 10th anniversary of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) initiative.

About Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) initiative

The scheme was launched in 2015 in Panipat, Haryana.
The flagship initiative was aimed at addressing gender disparities, improving the Child Sex Ratio (CSR), and promoting education for girls.
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao has partnered with the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship to promote vocational training for young girls and women.
- Initiatives such as ‘Khelo India’ have also contributed to identifying and nurturing talent in sports among girls.
The government has integrated Mission Shakti into BBBP, which has expanded the scheme’s scope, ensuring safety, education, and economic empowerment of women.
Significant Achievement
- Improvement in the sex ratio at birth: Over the decade, sex ratio at birth rose from 918 in 2014-15 to 933 in 2022-23.
- Increased enrolment in secondary education: In 2014-15, 75.51% of girls were enrolled in secondary education. The numbers have seen a substantial boost, with the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) increasing from 75.51% in 2014-15 to 79.4% in 2021-22.
- Institutional Deliveries: The percentage of institutional deliveries surged from 61% in 2014-15 to 97.3% in 2023-24, ensuring safer childbirth.
- Ante-natal Care: First-trimester ante-natal care registrations rose from 61% to 80.5%, ensuring better maternal health.
Challenge: In FY24, India’s Female Labour Force Participation (FLFP) stood at 7%, still lower than men’s participation. The rate is particularly low in urban areas, with many women engaged in unpaid domestic work. To improve this, more opportunities for women to enter formal employment and care work as a valid profession are essential.

Key Concepts

Child Sex Ratio (CSR): The ratio of female children (under the age of 6) to male children in a population. It is an important indicator of gender bias and societal attitudes towards the girl child.
Sex Ratio at Birth: The ratio of male to female births in a population. A healthy sex ratio reflects gender equity in childbirth and society.
Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER): The total number of students enrolled in a specific level of education (e.g., secondary education) as a percentage of the eligible population for that level. A higher GER indicates greater access to education.
Female Labour Force Participation (FLFP): The percentage of women actively engaged in the workforce, either employed or seeking employment. It is an important measure of gender equality in economic participation.

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23rd January 2025 (11 Topics)

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Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP)

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