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Revised Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme
Source : The Hindustan Times

GS II : Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections

What is discussed under Revised Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme?

  1. What are the Changes?
  2. About Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP)
  3. Initiatives to Support Girl Children

Why in News ?

The Central Government announced the addition of skilling females in non-traditional livelihood (NTL) alternatives as part of the expansion of the mission of its flagship programme, “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao” (BBBP Scheme).

Key Facts

What are the Changes?

  • Introducing legislation to end child marriage
  • 1% increase in secondary enrollment, especially in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses.

    Revised Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme
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  • Yearly training for women and girls focusing on-traditional livelihoods.
  • Expanding awareness of proper menstrual hygiene
  • The integration of multiple ministries to deliver high-quality education (including vocational education) to empower girls was also emphasised by MW&CD.

About Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP)

  • Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme Aims
    • Challenging mindsets and deep rooted patriarchy in the societal system
    • Strict enforcement of PC&PNDT Act
    • Advancing education of the girl child
    • Focus on issues of women empowerment on a life cycle continuum
  • Initiative of MoWCD, MoHFW and Ministry of Education).
  • It is not a DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) scheme.
  • Launched in January, 2015 at Panipat in Haryana.
  • The Scheme aims to reduce the child sex ratio.

Non-Traditional Livelihoods (NTL) : NLT are organizations and occupations where women’s involvement is and has historically been absent or very low.

Initiatives to Support Girl Children

  • Sukanya Samridhi Yojana : Parents of girls are the target audience for a savings programme endorsed by the Indian government.
  • National Girl Child Day : National Girl Child Day is celebrated in India every year on January 24.
  • National Scheme of Incentive to Girls for Secondary Education : To promote enrolment of girl child in the age group of 14-18 at secondary stage
  • Scheme for Adolescent Girls : Providing a supportive environment for self-development during the age of 11-14.

Previous Year Question

  1. Women empowerment in India needs gender budgeting. What are the requirements and status of gender budgeting in the Indian context?

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