Why in the news
The government highlighted BBBP as a nationwide movement for girls after ten years, pointing to a better sex ratio at birth.
Scheme profile
| Item | Detail |
|---|
| Launched | 22 January 2015, Panipat (Haryana), by PM Modi |
| Nodal ministry | Women and Child Development |
| Convergence | Health and Family Welfare; Education |
| Core aim | Reverse falling Child Sex Ratio and Sex Ratio at Birth; promote girls’ schooling and empowerment |
Three objectives
- Stop gender-biased sex-selective elimination.
- Secure the survival and protection of girls.
- Ensure girls’ education and participation.
Progress
- SRB: 918 in 2014-15 to 929 in 2024-25 (HMIS).
- More institutional deliveries, helping curb sex selection.
- Wider community awareness and behaviour change.
Sex-ratio terms
| Term | Meaning | Figure given |
|---|
| Sex Ratio | Females per 1,000 males, whole population | 943 (Census 2011) |
| Child Sex Ratio | Girls per 1,000 boys, ages 0-6 | 919 (Census 2011) |
| Sex Ratio at Birth | Girls born per 1,000 boys in a year | About 929-930 (SRS) |
- A natural SRB is around 950; a falling SRB signals deep-rooted discrimination.
- NFHS-5 (2019-21) household sex ratio: 1,020 females per 1,000 males.
Linked schemes
- Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (2015): small savings for girls.
- Mahila Shakti Kendra (2017): convergent empowerment platform.
- PMMVY: cash support for first-time mothers.
- Anganwadi and ICDS; Kishori Shakti / SAG; One Stop Centres (Sakhi).
- Mission Shakti: umbrella with Sambal (safety) and Samarthya (empowerment).
Global standing
- WEF Global Gender Gap Report 2024: India 129th of 146.
- Under SDG 5, progress in education and health is steady, but economic participation lags.
Exam angle
- Launch place: Panipat, 22 January 2015.
- Implementing ministry: WCD, with Health and Education.
- Know the difference between SR, CSR and SRB.