Political Science · Governance & Public Policy in India
UGC NET October 2022 Political Science
In which one of the following years was the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) Scheme launched?
A2012
B2013
C2014
D2015 ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 2015 — The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme was launched in 2015, so the answer is 2015.
Explanation
★The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme was launched in 2015, so the answer is 2015.
★The Prime Minister launched it on 22 January 2015 at Panipat in Haryana.
★It was started to tackle the decline in the child sex ratio.
★It also seeks to empower girls and women across the life cycle.
★It is a joint effort of three ministries, women and child development, health, and education.
★It combines stricter enforcement of the sex-determination ban with awareness campaigns.
★The earlier years given do not mark its launch.
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