About Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP)
Why in News: 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.
- What is the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) initiative?
The BBBP initiative, launched in 2015 in Panipat, Haryana, aims to address gender disparities, improve the child sex ratio, and promote education for girls. - What achievements has BBBP made over the past decade?
The sex ratio at birth improved from 918 (2014-15) to 933 (2022-23), girls’ enrolment in secondary education increased, institutional deliveries rose from 61% to 97.3%, and antenatal care registrations went up from 61% to 80.5%. - How does BBBP promote education and skills for girls?
BBBP has partnered with the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship to promote vocational training and has integrated Mission Shakti to ensure safety, education, and empowerment of women. - What challenges does BBBP face regarding female labor force participation?
In FY24, India’s Female Labour Force Participation (FLFP) stood at just 7%, especially low in urban areas, with many women engaged in unpaid domestic work. - How has BBBP contributed to sports for girls?
Initiatives like ‘Khelo India’ have helped identify and nurture talent in sports among girls, encouraging their participation in athletics.
