Salient features of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme

LOK SABHA 

BETI BACHAO BETI PADHAO

861.   SHRIMATI SANGEETA KUMARI SINGH DEO
          SHRI NIHAL CHAND
          SHRIMATI JASKAUR MEENA
          SHRI RAJA AMARESHWARA NAIK
          SHARI NISITH PRAMANIK
          DR. JAYANTA KUMAR ROY
          DR. SUKANTA MAJUMDAR
          SHARI VINOD KUMAR SONKAR
          SHARI BHOLA SINGH

Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

(a) the salient features and objectives of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme along with the name of all the Districts identified under the scheme;

(b) Whether the aspirational districts have been identified to monitor the progress of BBBP, if so, the details thereof;

(c) the details of targets set and achievements/progress made under the scheme so far, State/UT wise;

(d) whether the Government proposes to implement the scheme in all the districts of Rajasthan and if so, the time by which it is likely to be implemented along with the name of the districts where it has been already implemented;

(e) the total funds allocated, released and utilized under the scheme since its inception, State/UT-wise including Rajasthan; and

(f) the further measures taken by the Government for improvement in the functioning of the scheme?

(SHRIMATI SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

(a) Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) Scheme aims to address declining Child Sex Ratio (CSR) and related issues of empowerment of girls and women over a life cycle continuum. The objective of the scheme are, to prevent gender biased sex selective elimination, to ensure survival and protection of the girl child and to ensure education and participation of the girl child. The key elements of the scheme include nation-wide media and advocacy campaign and multi-sectoral intervention in selected districts. Name of districts identified for  Multi- sectoral intervention is at Annexure-I

(b) Out of the Aspirational districts identified by NITI Aayog, 51 districts are covered through multi-sectoral intervention under BBBP Scheme

(c) BBBP aims to address the issues of declining Child Sex Ratio (CSR). CSR is calculated on decadal basis by Registrar General of India through Census. As per the latest available report of Health Management Information System (HMIS), data of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare) suggest an improving trend of 16 points at National level from 918 (2014-15) to 934 (2019- 20). The State/UT wise SRB of 2014-15 and 2019-20 is at Annexure-II.

(d) 33 Districts (as  per Census 2011) of State of Rajasthan are identifed for multi Sectoral intervention  under  the  scheme.  The  list  of  districts  of  Rajasthan  may  be  seen at Annexure I.

(e) Details of State & UT-wise funds allocated, released and utilized under the scheme during last 5 years and current F.Y. 2020-21  is at Annexure III

(f) As per the evaluation report of NITI Aayog, the scheme has been able to generate significant mass- mobilisation to eliminate gender discrimination and valuing the girl child and the scheme has been able to develop many good practices and community-level initiatives. The awareness about the scheme was also found to be high.

Consistent efforts are made under BBBP at all levels to generate awareness about the rights of girl child through community engagement, stop sex selection at birth and encourage positive action to support their education growth and development. Convergent efforts are made in collaboration with other Ministries and stakeholders. The implementation of the Scheme is monitored by the task force under BBBP at District, State and National level.

Annexure-I

Statement referred to in reply to Part (a) and (d) of Lok Sabha Admitted Question No. 861 for 05.02.2021 regarding Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) raised by SHRIMATI SANGEETA KUMARI SINGH DEO: SHRI NIHAL CHAND: SHRIMATI JASKAUR MEENA: SHRI RAJA AMARESHWARA NAIK: SHARI NISITH PRAMANIK: DR. JAYANTA KUMAR ROY: DR. SUKANTA MAJUMDAR: SHARI VINOD KUMAR SONKAR: SHARI BHOLA SINGH:

List of districts (405 districts) identified for multi-sectoral intervention under the Scheme

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