**Executive Summary**
This document outlines the achievements and focus of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme, launched on January 22, 2015. The scheme aims to address child sex ratio and empower girls by creating mindset and behavioural changes. Key achievements include an increase in the sex ratio at birth and gross enrolment ratio of girls in secondary schools, with data up to 2024-25.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Scheme Overview**
* BBBP aims to address child sex ratio and gender-based discrimination, fostering a cultural shift towards valuing the girl child.
* The scheme focuses on creating mindset and behavioural changes through informing, influencing, motivating, engaging, and empowering stakeholders.
* An operational manual with a thematic calendar guides convergence activities at the district level for holistic girl child development.
* **Implementation and Monitoring**
* State Governments and UT Administrations are responsible for implementing the scheme.
* The Programme Approval Board monitors progress with States and UTs annually.
* The Ministry continuously reviews the scheme through meetings, video conferencing, and field visits.
* **Achievements**
* Sex Ratio at Birth increased from 918 in 2014-15 to 929 in 2024-25 at the national level.
* Gross enrolment ratio of girls in schools at the secondary level increased from 75.51% in 2014-15 to 80.2% in 2024-25.
* **Funding**
* Districts receive funding based on their Sex Ratio at Birth (SRB) as per the 2020–21 HMIS data.
* Districts with SRB ≤ 918 receive Rs. 40 lakh annually.
* Districts with SRB from 919 to 952 receive Rs. 30 lakh annually.
* Districts with SRB > 952 receive Rs. 20 lakh annually.
* Newly formed districts are kept under the Rs. 30 lakh bracket.
* Funds are released according to Department of Expenditure guidelines via Single Nodal Agency (SNA).
* **Evaluation**
* A third-party evaluation by NITI Aayog for financial years 2019 to 2024 found the SAMBAL vertical of Mission Shakti, including BBBP, highly relevant and effective in addressing gender challenges.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Government Agencies**
* **Impact:** Required to implement and monitor the BBBP scheme effectively.
* **Action Required:** Implement the operational manual, participate in monitoring activities, and ensure data-driven services.
**Stakeholder: State Governments and UT Administrations**
* **Impact:** Responsible for implementing the BBBP scheme and monitoring its progress.
* **Action Required:** Implement the scheme, participate in the Programme Approval Board meetings, and report on progress and achievement of objectives.
**Stakeholder: Districts**
* **Impact:** Districts receive funds based on SRB status. They must implement activities according to the operational manual.
* **Action Required:** Utilize funds effectively based on the SRB bracket, and ensure year-round engagement of girls, their families, and communities.
**Stakeholder: Communities**
* **Impact:** Should expect mindset and behavioral changes towards the girl child, leading to increased empowerment and equal opportunities.
* **Action Required:** Engage in the scheme's activities, promote the value of the girl child, and support gender equality.
Key Entities Referenced
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) Scheme: A scheme launched in 2015 to address Child Sex Ratio (CSR) and empower girls and women.
Ministry of Women and Child Development: The ministry responsible for the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme and related policies.
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare: Provides data on Sex Ratio at Birth (SRB) through the Health Management Information System (HMIS) which is used to inform funding decisions.
NITI Aayog: Conducted a third-party evaluation of the Ministry of Women and Child Development's schemes.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao focuses on creating
mindset and behavioural changes towards the
girl child
Scheme has transformed from a policy initiative into a
national movement
Sex Ratio at Birth at national level has increased from 918 in
2014-15 to 929 in 2024-25
Gross enrolment ratio of girls in schools at secondary level
has increased from 75.51% in 2014-15 to 80.2% in 2024-25
Posted On: 06 FEB 2026 3:22PM by PIB Delhi
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) Scheme was launched on 22nd January 2015 to help address Child Sex
Ratio (CSR) and related issues of empowerment of girls and women over a life cycle continuum. Beti
Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme has transformed from a policy initiative into a national movement by
mobilizing various stakeholders, including government agencies, communities, media, civil society and
the public at large. This movement aims not only to address immediate concerns related to sex ratio and
gender-based discrimination but also to foster a cultural shift towards valuing the girl child and ensuring
her rights and opportunities.
The scheme focuses on creating mindset and behavioural changes towards the girl child by informing,
influencing, motivating, engaging, and empowering various stakeholders. To address this, Ministry has
developed an operational manual which, inter-alia, includes a thematic calendar for suggested
convergence activities at district level with month wise specific themes for holistic development of the
Girl Child and to ensure year-round engagement of girls, their families and communities.
The implementation of scheme lies with the State Governments and UT Administrations. Further, once in
a year, the Programme Approval Board monitors with States and UTs including the State of Tamil Nadu,
the progress of activities under the scheme and reviews status of achievement of objectives. Apart from
this, officials of the Ministry continuously review the scheme through meetings, video conferencing and
by making field visits to States and UTs from time to time.
NITI Aayog has got conducted a third-party evaluation of the schemes of the Ministry of Women and
Child Development for Financial Years 2019 to 2024. The study found that the SAMBAL vertical of
Mission Shakti including BBBP is highly relevant and effectively addresses key gender challenges
through integrated and data-driven services.As per the latest report of Health Management Information System (HMIS) of Ministry of Health &
Family Welfare (MoHFW), Sex Ratio at Birth (SRB) at the national level has increased from 918 in 2014-
15 to 929 in 2024-25. As per UDISE data of Ministry of Education, Gross enrolment ratio of girls in the
schools at secondary level has increased from 75.51% in 2014-15 to 80.2% in 2024-25.
Based on the Sex Ratio at Birth (SRB) status of districts as per the 2020–21 HMIS data of the Ministry of
Health & Family Welfare, funds are provided to districts according to their SRB. The districts with SRB
less than or equal to 918 are provided assistance of Rs.40 Lakh per year, districts having SRB from 919 to
952 are provided assistance of Rs. 30 lakh per year and districts having SRB more than 952 are provided
assistance of Rs. 20 lakh per year. Further, any new district formed in the coming years is also be kept
under Rs. 30 lakh bracket. All funds are being released on the basis of guidelines of Department of
Expenditure prescribed for Single Nodal agency (SNA) or SNA SPARSH of the Public Financial
Management System (PFMS).
This information was given by the Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smt. Annpurna
Devi in Lok Sabha in reply to a question today.
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