Women & Child
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
Ministry of Women & Child Development · Launched 2015
A national campaign to prevent gender-biased sex selection and ensure the survival, protection and education of the girl child through awareness and services.
Key benefit
Awareness, protection and education support to improve the lives of girl children.
Eligibility criteria
- Girl children and their families across the country
- Implemented through districts with focus on improving the child sex ratio
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Documents required
- Aadhaar Card of the girl child
- Birth certificate
- Proof of residence
How to apply
- 1Engage with district programmes via anganwadi or local authorities
- 2Link the girl child to schemes like Sukanya Samriddhi for savings
- 3Ensure school enrolment and continued education
Frequently asked questions
Is Beti Bachao Beti Padhao a cash scheme?
It is primarily an awareness and convergence initiative; financial benefits come through linked schemes such as Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana.