Policy Initiative by Central and State Government
Policy Initiative by Central and State Government Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao (BBBP) Launched: 22 January 2015 Ministries Involved: 1. Ministry of Women & Child Development (MWCD) – Nodal Ministry 2. Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) 3. Ministry of Education (MoE) Meaning “ Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao ” means Save the Girl Child, Educate the Girl Child . It is a national campaign aimed at addressing female foeticide , declining child sex ratio , and promoting girls’ education and empowerment . Objectives of BBBP 1. Prevent Gender-biased Sex Selection · Stop female foeticide and infanticide · Strict implementation of the PCPNDT Act 2. Ensure Survival & Protection of the Girl Child · Improve health and nutrition of girls · ...