Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) is the national campaign to improve the child sex ratio and ensure girls are born, protected and educated. It is primarily an awareness and convergence programme — the direct financial benefits families often associate with it actually come through linked schemes like Sukanya Samriddhi, which BBBP promotes.
Key facts
| Type | Awareness + multi-ministry convergence campaign |
| Goals | Improve sex ratio at birth, girls’ survival, health & school enrolment |
| Run by | Women & Child Development with Health and Education ministries |
| Financial arm | Linked schemes — Sukanya Samriddhi accounts, state girl-child schemes |
| Where | All districts, driven by district task forces |
What BBBP actually does
- Campaigns against sex-selective abortion and strict PC-PNDT Act enforcement
- Community events — Beti Janmotsav, guddi-gudda boards tracking local birth ratios
- School-enrolment and retention drives for girls, including sanitation facilities
- Promotes Sukanya Samriddhi account opening as the savings vehicle for daughters
Financial help for girl children — where to actually apply
| Need | Scheme to use |
| Long-term savings for daughter | Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana |
| Cash at birth of girl child | State schemes (e.g., Ladli Laxmi (MP), Bhagyalakshmi (Karnataka), Mukhyamantri Rajshri (Rajasthan), Kanyashree (WB)) |
| Maternity cash support | PM Matru Vandana Yojana |
| Education scholarships | National Scholarship Portal + state girl-child scholarships |
Beware of fake “BBBP form” scams promising cash payments.
The big scam warning
Fraudsters circulate forms claiming BBBP gives ₹2 lakh per girl child in return for a registration fee. BBBP has no direct cash-transfer component — any site or agent asking money for a “Beti Bachao payment” is a fraud. Report such scams to cybercrime.gov.in or helpline 1930.
Frequently asked questions
Does BBBP deposit money in my daughter’s account?
No. For guaranteed savings, open a Sukanya Samriddhi account; for birth grants, check your state’s girl-child scheme.
How do I benefit from BBBP then?
Through its ecosystem — easier SSY enrolment drives, school support, and state scheme awareness camps in your district.
Related schemes
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