The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao BBBP scheme is a nationwide joint initiative launched by the Government of India to address the declining Child Sex Ratio (CSR) and empower girl children across the country. Through the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao BBBP campaign, the government focuses on changing societal mindsets, preventing gender-biased sex selection, and ensuring equal opportunities for girls in education and healthcare.
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Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP)
A national campaign to improve the child sex ratio and girls’ education, run through awareness and multi-sector action rather than direct cash transfer.
Government Scheme
Quick Information
- Category
- Government Scheme
- Department
- Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Government Level
- Central Government
- Official Portal
- wcd.gov.in
- Last Verified
- 2026-09-06
Overview
Important Information
Eligibility & Benefits
- Eligibility
- A national awareness campaign, not an individual-beneficiary cash scheme — there is explicitly no Direct Benefit Transfer or individual asset creation under BBBP.
- Benefits
- Community-level awareness activities and convergence action across health, education, and child-welfare departments — no direct cash benefit is provided under this specific campaign.
How to Apply
- Application process
- No individual application applies; district-level BBBP activities are run through the local Women and Child Development office.
Official Source
Ministry of Women and Child Development
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Source: Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, Ministry of Women and Child Development
Last verified: 2026-09-06
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