**Executive Summary**
This document is a response from the Minister of Women and Child Development to questions raised in Lok Sabha regarding the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) Scheme. The response addresses the implementation of the scheme, its findings/key outcomes, challenges/bottlenecks, measures taken to address these challenges/accelerate the scheme's impact, funding, awareness campaigns/community engagement initiatives, and future plans to strengthen the scheme. The scheme was launched on January 22, 2015.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Scheme Overview:**
* Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) Scheme aims to address Child Sex Ratio (CSR) and empower girls and women over their life cycle.
* The scheme has evolved into a national movement involving government agencies, communities, media, civil society, and the public.
* It seeks to address gender-based discrimination and foster a culture valuing the girl child.
* **Implementation and Monitoring:**
* The scheme is implemented by State Governments and UT Administrations.
* The Programme Approval Board monitors progress with States and UTs annually, including Tamil Nadu.
* Continuous review occurs through meetings, video conferencing, and field visits by ministry officials.
* **Evaluation and Impact:**
* NITI Aayog conducted a third-party evaluation for financial years 2019-2024.
* The SAMBAL vertical of Mission Shakti, including BBBP, is deemed relevant and effective.
* **Progress Indicators:**
* Sex Ratio at Birth (SRB) has increased from 918 in 2014-15 to 929 in 2024-25.
* Gross enrollment ratio of girls in secondary schools increased from 75.51% in 2014-15 to 80.2% in 2024-25.
* **Funding Distribution:**
* Funds are provided to districts based on SRB data (2020-21 HMIS).
* SRB ≤ 918: Rs. 40 Lakh per year
* SRB 919-952: Rs. 30 Lakh per year
* SRB > 952: Rs. 20 Lakh per year
* New districts: Rs. 30 Lakh bracket
* Funds are released per Department of Expenditure guidelines for Single Nodal Agency (SNA).
**Impact Analysis**
**State Governments and UT Administrations**
* **Impact:** Responsible for implementing the BBBP Scheme.
* **Action Required:** Implement the scheme according to guidelines, participate in monitoring activities, and report progress.
**Districts**
* **Impact:** Receive funding based on their Sex Ratio at Birth (SRB).
* **Action Required:** Utilize funds to address CSR and empower girls and women; comply with funding guidelines.
**Ministry of Women and Child Development**
* **Impact:** Oversees the BBBP Scheme.
* **Action Required:** Continuously review the scheme, provide guidance, and monitor progress; address challenges and accelerate the scheme's impact.
**Girls, Women, and Communities**
* **Impact:** The primary beneficiaries of the BBBP Scheme.
* **Action Required:** Engage in scheme activities; contribute to changing mindsets and behaviors regarding the girl child.
Key Entities Referenced
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) Scheme: A scheme launched to address Child Sex Ratio (CSR) and empowerment of girls and women.
Ministry of Women and Child Development: The central ministry responsible for the BBBP scheme.
NITI Aayog: Agency that conducted a third-party evaluation of the BBBP scheme.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1190
TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.02.2026
BETI BACHAO BETI PADHAO SCHEME
1190. DR. KALANIDHI VEERASWAMY:
Will the Minister of Women and Child Development be pleased to state:
(a) whether a comprehensive review of the implementation of the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao
scheme has been conducted across the country including Tamil Nadu;
(b) if so, the details of the findings/key outcomes of such reviews, including the progress
made in improving girl child ratio, enhancing education and ensuring safety and health
for girls;
(c) the details of the challenges/bottlenecks, if any faced in effectively implementing the
scheme, especially in rural and marginalized areas;
(d) the details of the specific measures taken/proposed to be taken to address these
challenges/accelerate the scheme’s impact;
(e) the details of the funding, awareness campaigns/community engagement initiatives
undertaken to promote the objectives of the said scheme; and
(f) the details of the future plans to strengthen/expand the said scheme to ensure better
social, educational and health outcomes for girl children across the country?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
(SHRIMATI ANNPURNA DEVI)
(a) to (f): 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).
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