Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Yojana was launched by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi on 22nd January 2015 to address the declining Child Sex Ratio and other women-empowerment related issues. Pradhan Mantri Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Yojana was launched under 3 different ministries – Ministries of Women and Child Development, Health & Family Welfare and Human Resource Development Ministry.
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao initiative is being implemented through a national campaign and focussed multi sectoral action in 100 selected districts low in Child Sex Ratio, covering all States and UTs.
The objectives of Pradhan Mantri Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Yojana:
- Prevent gender-biased sex selective elimination
- Ensure survival & protection of the girl child
- Ensure education and participation of the girl child
The Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India will start accepting Pradhan Mantri Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Yojana online application.
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To visit the official website of Pradhan Mantri Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Yojana, click on the link below:
https://wcd.nic.in/schemes/beti-bachao-beti-padhao-scheme