Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme

The Ministry of Women and Child Development celebrates 10 years of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme.

• The scheme aligns with the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision and focuses on Women-Led Development.
• It is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, and Ministry of Education, with later additions of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Ministry of Minority Affairs.
• It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the Sambal vertical of Mission Shakti, which focuses on women’s safety, security, and empowerment.

Aims:

• Improve the Sex Ratio at Birth (SRB) by 2 points annually.
• Achieve or sustain 95% institutional deliveries.
• Increase secondary education enrollment by 1% per year.
• Reduce the dropout rate among girls in secondary and higher secondary education.
• Raise awareness about safe Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM).