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Ananya RanaAIR 60· 2025

Question 15GS2GS2

To what extent has the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme, launched in 2015, succeeded in addressing the declining child sex ratio and empowering the girl child? Suggest measures to enhance its impact at the grassroots level. (Answer in 250 words)

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Introduction

BBBP scheme has completed 10 years of its inception from Haryana. Although it has led to change in mindset of people, yet true effect on ground is yet to be seen.

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Main Body

BBBP scheme has completed 10 years of its inception from Haryana. Although it has led to change in mindset of people, yet true effect on ground is yet to be seen.

Impact of BBBP scheme on:

1Declining child sex ratio

(i) 2011 Census – 919, some reports like that by NGOs suggest improvement

2More stringent application of PCPNDT Act to arrest female foeticide.
3Launch of PM- POSHAN scheme to improve nutritional status of girls

(II) Empowering girl child

1Positive mindset change among parents
2Girls shining in sports – from Punjabi in STEM field – 2025 saw more pass/. of girls in STEM than Arts.
3Decrease in drop out rate at secondary level
4Girls as role models

(g) Balika Panchayat concept by Haryana Sarjanch.

4Promotion of economic independence

(g) PM-KIRAN scheme – STEM field startup Stand up India scheme.

However, there are some challenges remaining:

Challenges in BBBP

1Majority of expenditure in advertisement – Parliamentary standing committee on Women, Child – Needly
2Slow impact on ground – male preference has not declined.
3Incidents of crime against women are still significant

(g) Odisha Balasore case

4Concerns about safety of women stagnate their progress.

(p) An accused in stalking case appointed law officer in Haryana.

(D) Walking the talk and proving substantial economic independence to women - safe workplace, safe transport etc.

Measures needed to enhance impact:

(B) Include Men in campaign

(g) He 4 She campaign

(B) Promote ideals in every field

(g) Nari Shakti Puraskar

Stringent application of PCPNDT Act where quads are arrested will surely serve the purpose of BBBP.

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Conclusion

Stringent application of PCPNDT Act where quads are arrested will surely serve the purpose of BBBP.

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  • Clear identification of scheme impacts
  • Reference to PCPNDT Act
  • Mentions complementary schemes
  • Comprehensive coverage of empowerment aspects
  • Identifies challenges with examples
  • Links to safety and workplace concerns
  • Mentions role models and economic schemes
  • Identifies male engagement as key
  • Links enforcement to outcomes
  • References relevant schemes

Topper

Ananya Rana

AIR 602025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections

Women's empowerment schemes

Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme effectiveness

Writing Stats

319

Total words

5

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analytical

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