Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP)
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao is a district level awareness and enforcement programme, not a direct cash scheme, that funds media campaigns, PC and PNDT Act enforcement and school retention drives to improve the child sex ratio and support the girl child's survival, protection and education.
Key facts
- Nodal ministry
- Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Level
- Central and State
- Launched
- 2015
- Last date
- Open all year, an ongoing national programme.
- Helpline
- 181
What you get
A district level awareness and enforcement programme, not a direct cash transfer, that funds media campaigns, PC and PNDT Act enforcement and school retention drives to improve the child sex ratio and ensure the survival, protection and education of the girl child.
Who is eligible
Not an individual benefit scheme. Implemented across all districts, with schools, health workers and local bodies taking part in activities.
Documents you need
Not applicable. Related individual benefits such as Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana are separate schemes applied for at a bank or post office.
How to apply
There is no individual application. Engagement happens through district or block level BBBP task forces and Anganwadi centres, and school enrolment drives organised locally.
Frequently asked questions
Is Beti Bachao Beti Padhao a cash benefit scheme?
No. It is an awareness and enforcement programme run through district task forces, not a direct cash transfer to individuals.
Which ministry runs Beti Bachao Beti Padhao?
The Ministry of Women and Child Development runs it, along with the Ministries of Health and Family Welfare and Education.
How can I take part in Beti Bachao Beti Padhao?
There is no individual application. Communities and schools take part through local Anganwadi centres and district task force activities.
Is there a related scheme for a girl child's savings?
Yes, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana is a separate linked savings scheme for the girl child, applied for at a bank or post office.
When was Beti Bachao Beti Padhao launched?
It was launched in 2015 and continues as an ongoing national programme.