The purpose of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP)
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) Scheme This scheme works at many levels and its main objectives are:
Preventing Gender-Biased Sex-Selective Elimination: Strict enforcement of laws like PCPNDT Act to prevent female foeticide and infanticide.
Ensuring Survival and Protection: Providing proper healthcare, security and protection to daughters after birth from discrimination.
Promoting Education and Participation: Increasing school enrollment and retention of daughters and giving them equal opportunity to participate in every sphere of life.
Changing Societal Mindsets: Awareness campaigns and community participation to change the patriarchal mindset deeply rooted in the society.
Key Features & Benefits
Not a Direct Cash Transfer: This is not a direct financial assistance scheme, but a national campaign that brings together several ministries – Ministry of Women & Child Development, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, and Ministry of Education.
Multi-Sectoral Approach: Creating a favorable environment for daughters by coordinating the efforts of various government departments.
Focus on Gender-Critical Districts: Started in 100 districts, now implemented across India.
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) Link: Promoting SSY scheme with high interest rates and tax benefits, so that financial security is ensured for the education and marriage of daughters.
Community Engagement: Raising awareness by involving local community, Anganwadi workers, and leaders.
Highlights
- Launched in 2015, aims to improve the declining Child Sex Ratio.
- Legal and social steps to prevent female foeticide and gender discrimination.
- Emphasis on education and social participation of daughters.
- Promotion of economic security through Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana.
- Expansion to all districts across India.
Eligibility and how to apply
BBBP itself is not an individual application-based scheme, but the eligibility for Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) under it is as follows:
Daughter should be below 10 years of age.
Indian citizenship.
Daughter’s birth certificate.
Identification card and address proof of parent or legal guardian.
How to open SSY account:
Visit the nearest post office or any participating bank.
Submit the required documents and open the account.
