Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) is a national campaign to prevent gender-biased sex selection and to ensure the survival, protection and education of the girl child.
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Benefits
- Awareness drives to improve the child sex ratio
- Promotes girls’ education and protection
- Convergence with health, education and Sukanya Samriddhi savings
- Community mobilisation against gender discrimination
Eligibility
- A campaign benefiting all girl children, with focus districts
- Families can link benefits like Sukanya Samriddhi for a girl child
Documents required
- For linked benefits: birth certificate of the girl child, Aadhaar and bank/post office account
How to apply
- Learn about BBBP activities via the Women & Child Development department.
- Open a Sukanya Samriddhi account for your girl child for savings benefits.
- Participate in local awareness and education initiatives.
Helpline
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Official links
- Scheme details (Ministry of WCD) ↗
- Sukanya Samriddhi (linked savings) ↗
- Check your eligibility on myScheme (Govt of India) ↗
FAQs
Is Beti Bachao Beti Padhao a cash scheme?
No — it is mainly an awareness and convergence campaign; cash savings come via linked schemes like Sukanya Samriddhi.
What is the goal of BBBP?
To prevent gender-biased sex selection and ensure the survival, protection and education of the girl child.