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Simrandeep KaurAIR 14· 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 enhancing the girl child? Suggest measures to enhance its impact at the grassroot level. (Answer in 250 words)

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Introduction

Beti Bachao Beti Padhao was a behavioral revolution to curb missing girl child (930/1000) sex ratio.

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Main Body

Achievements of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao: 1. Improved Adult Sex Ratio (1006/1000). 2. Fertility Transition: 4.2 Women in STEM graduates AICSHE. 3. Dismantling of sex determination rackets (eg. Punjab, Maharashtra). 4. Increased female LFPR FUs eg. from 0.29% - 32% in [state]. 5. Women in public sphere. 6. Women Start-ups in her2-hers cities SHU.

Challenges: 1. Declining child sex ratio ~ 899/1000. 2. Pre-natal sex determination rackets in few areas (eg. Arunachal Pradesh). 3. Lack of Reproductive Authority of women (38% 1 females married before 18 - have early pregnancy). 4. Unequal educational opportunity - female school dropouts. 5. Technical divide - 24% women, 15% males in rural with mobile phone. 6. Lack of divisional autonomy - eg. Khap Panchayat. 7. Lateral test empowerment through sarpanch pals syndrome in local governance. Suggested Measures: 1. Empowering Frontline Workers - ASHA, Anganwadi to curb female behind. 2. Local teachers to promote educational & skill development of girl child NSHTA. 3. Bundabari Capacity building (NIPUN Bharat). 4. UNESCO - Sexuality education for both boys & girls - Social engineering. 5. Proper utilization of funds with innovation eg selfie with daughter UP.

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Conclusion

Empowered & safe Betis of India are at 100% future of Viksit Bharat @ 2047.

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Topper

Simrandeep Kaur

AIR 142025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections - Performance, Mechanisms, Laws and Institutions

Women's Social Capital

Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme

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