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 was introduced in 2015 to improve child sex ratio (presently 927), particularly in states of Haryana, Rajasthan and women as agent not to wantonly. Achievements of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao: Improvement in sex ratio overall around 940 (from 930) Increase in GER around 99% in primary 59%, of graduates are women in higher education Gender Infrastructure: 4SER report shows improved access to women toilet Learning outcomes: 2022 4SER report

remained girls had better learning outcome in Foundational & Numeracy & Literacy & (GNI Centre Schemes) like Sukanya Samridhi had increased uptake for girl's financial security. Concerns with Child Empowerment: Education High drop out in 14-18 age group. Graduates mostly in pink sector like Home science 43%, only 2%, in STEM field increased Violence against women & by 14% (NCRB 2022), with 7% share of rape. 2) DCSO unable to provide complete protection & compensation. Sex Ratio: child sex ratio still low around 927-930.

Prevalence of Child Marriage: 24% of married women 18-24 married before 18. Measures to Advise: Female Empowerment: Economic - Jobs, Social Credits (Ladki being chhane) increased Budget allocation, yet no of Budget for job creation SDG 14 field use scientific fields for higher earning & gender inclusivity. Focus on 14-18 Age group most vulnerable to child marriage & labour schemes, subsidies unususually & of education. Political Representation - to take girl centre initiatives. The empowerment of girl child requires LOs 5R approach, that will support aim of SDG 4 & SDG 5