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)

Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme launched in 2015 aimed to ensure gender equality (SDG 5) for inclusive development.

Success in addressing declining child sex ratio:

1. Despite better sex ratio at adult level (940 as per census 2011), the child sex ratio was highly skewed against girl child (below 900).

2. Awareness campaign about:

3. NFHS-5 data reveals better sex ratio and improvement at children level as well

↪ 1. Increased gross enrollment ratio at primary levels (nearly universal)

↪ 2. Better health facilities

Empowering girl child:

↪ 3. Promoting access to digital economy

Limitation of BBBP:

3. Low participation in sports

4. Reduction in economic opportunities due to early marriage

Measures to enhance impact of BBBP at grassroot level:

1. Reduce 'hidden hunger' through nutritious meals at school.

2. Educational opportunities at higher level such as medicine, technology.

3. Taya Taisley Committee recommendation to parent child marriage.

4. Enhance participation in sports through conducive environment.

3. Low participation in sports

4. Reduction in economic opportunities due to early marriage

Measures to enhance impact of BBBP at grassroot level:

1. Reduce 'hidden hunger' through nutritious meals at school.

2. Educational opportunities at higher level such as medicine, technology.

3. Taya Taisley Committee recommendation to prevent child marriage.

4. Enhance participation in sports through conducive environment.