The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme was introduced by the Government of India in 2015 to address and mitigate gender discrimination, empower women, and improve the status of the girl child in society. Translating to “Save the Girl Child, Educate the Girl Child,” the scheme focuses on combating practices like female foeticide, child marriage, and enhancing educational opportunities for girls.
Key Benefits
- Supplementary Nutrition
- Immunization
- Health Check-up
- Referral Services
- Pre-School Education
- Nutrition & Health Education
Additional Initiatives:
- Digital Guddi-Gudda Board:
A digital platform showcasing gender disparity in birth rates and providing information on schemes for safeguarding the girl child. - Udaan – Sapne Di Duniya De Rubaru:
Offers girls the opportunity to shadow professionals in their fields of interest. - My Aim My Target Campaign:
Recognizes and rewards top academic performers among girls in higher secondary schools. - Lakshya Se Rubaru:
Internship programs for female college students to encourage informed career decisions. - Noor Jeevan Ka Betiyan:
A week-long campaign with interactive activities focused on gender empowerment in Panchayats, schools, and colleges. - Bitiya and Birba:
An awareness campaign celebrating each mother of a newly born girl child with a plant, promoting environmental protection. - Aao School Chalein:
Enrolment drives ensuring 100% school enrolment for girls through door-to-door visits and registrations. - Collector Ki Class:
Provides free coaching and career counseling for underprivileged girls in public schools and colleges. - Bal Cabinet:
A youth leadership program where girl students simulate government cabinets to discuss and resolve issues.
Objectives
- Improve Child Sex Ratio (CSR):
Enhance the number of female births relative to male births. - Ensure Gender Equality and Women Empowerment:
Promote equal opportunities and empower women socially and economically. - Prevent Gender-Biased, Sex-Selective Elimination:
Combat practices like female foeticide and gender-based abortion. - Ensure Survival and Protection of the Girl Child:
Provide a safe and nurturing environment for girls to thrive. - Encourage Education and Participation of the Girl Child:
Reduce school dropout rates and promote higher education among girls.
Eligibility
- Primary Segment:
- Young and newly married couples
- Pregnant and lactating mothers
- Parents
- Secondary Segment:
- Youth and adolescents (both girls and boys)
- In-laws
- Medical doctors/practitioners
- Private hospitals, nursing homes, and diagnostic centres
- Tertiary Segment:
- Officials, Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs)
- Frontline workers
- Women Self-Help Groups (SHGs)/collectives
- Religious leaders, voluntary organisations
- Media, medical and industry associations
- The general public
Application Process
Offline
- Visit Registration Center:
- Go to civil hospitals, taluka-level centers, Community Service Centers (CSC), E-Gram centers, UTI-ITSL centers, or nCode Agency centers.
- Obtain and Fill Application Form:
- Collect the BBBP/SSA application form.
- Manually fill out the form and attach all required documents.
- Submit Application:
- Submit the completed form and documents to the respective bank/post office.
- Ensure the Sukanya Samriddhi Account (SSA) is opened in the name of the girl child.
Note:
- The SSA account can be transferred between banks/post offices as needed.
Documents Required
- Birth Certificate of the girl child (issued by a hospital or recognized government body)
- Proof of Identity of the parents (Aadhaar Card, Ration Card, etc.)
- Proof of Address of the parents (Passport, Driving License, Utility Bills like water, telephone, electricity, etc.)
- Passport-sized Photograph
- Bank Account Details
- Additional Documents:
- Relevant supporting documents for specific groups (widows, orphans, etc.)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What are the different schemes introduced under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao?
BBBP encompasses various initiatives like Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, Digital Guddi-Gudda Board, Udaan, My Aim My Target Campaign, and more, each targeting specific aspects of girl child welfare and empowerment.
2. Which are the regional campaigns & initiatives in Punjab under BBBP?
Punjab has tailored initiatives like Collector Ki Class, Aao School Chalein, and others that focus on regional challenges and leverage local resources to promote girl child welfare.
3. Who is the target audience of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao?
The primary target includes young and newly married couples, pregnant and lactating mothers, and parents of girl children. Secondary and tertiary segments involve youth, educators, officials, and community leaders.
4. Which day is celebrated as National Girl Child Day?
National Girl Child Day is celebrated on January 24th each year in India.
5. What is the Digital Guddi-Gudda Board?
It’s a digital platform designed to display gender disparities in birth rates and provide information on schemes and programs aimed at safeguarding the girl child.
6. What is Lakshya Se Rubaru?
An internship program for female college students to encourage informed decision-making about their careers through hands-on experience and mentorship.
7. What is the road ahead for BBBP scheme?
The scheme aims to continue expanding its reach, improving measurable outcomes in child sex ratio, reducing mortality rates, enhancing educational facilities, and ensuring comprehensive health and nutritional support for the girl child.
8. What is Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY)?
SSY is a financial scheme under BBBP that encourages parents to build a fund for their girl child, offering attractive interest rates and tax benefits to support her education and future.