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)

Continuation of BBBP analysis showing extent of success: Ratio has risen from 14-15 to 19-26 (14-15 to 19-26 shown in bar chart) Also improved overall sex ratio (chart showing 920 to 1020 between 14-15 and 14-20) Empowering girl child: 1) Reduction in drop-out rates (89% as per UDISE) 2) Improvement in gross enrollment ratio of girls (75% in secondary, 90% in primary) 3) Reduced foeticide & infanticide cases 4) Improved nutritional indicators Gaps in BBBP: 1) Lower budgetary allocation (16% decline in 2023) 2) Inadequate community sensitization 3) Ineffective fund utilization due to CAG > 50 lakh unspent balances with states 4) Inadequate designation driving to address patriarchal social values Measures for effective grassroots implementation: 1) Empower ASHA & Anganwadi workers to help sensitize communities 2) Involve NGOs & Self Help groups to expand last-mile service delivery 3) Gender sensitization drives in panchayats, semi & village schools 4) Engage with village elders, community leaders to address systemic aspects of administrative efficiency-decentralize, cut red tape Through these reforms UNSDG-5 and SDG of Nari Shakti can be accomplished.