Published: 21 January 2026PIB / DD NewsGovernance
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Completes 11 Years: Sex Ratio at Birth Rises 918 to 929
The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme completed eleven years on January 22, 2026, having been launched on the same date in 2015 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Panipat, Haryana. Over the decade-plus of implementation, the flagship programme has demonstrated measurable progress across multiple indicators of girl child welfare and women's empowerment.
The most cited achievement is the improvement in Sex Ratio at Birth (SRB), which has risen from 918 girls per 1,000 boys at the time of the scheme's launch to 929 girls per 1,000 boys as of the latest 2024-25 data. This improvement reflects a shift in societal attitudes towards girl children, driven by multi-ministry awareness campaigns, community outreach, and targeted interventions in gender-imbalanced districts.
In education, the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) for girls at the secondary level has improved from 75.51% to 80.2% in 2024-25, indicating that more girls are now staying in school through the secondary stage. Institutional deliveries rose from 61% in 2014-15 to over 97.3% by 2023-24, reducing maternal and infant mortality by ensuring skilled attendance at birth.
A major financial empowerment milestone is the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY), a dedicated savings scheme for girl children under BBBP, which has accumulated over 4.53 crore accounts opened. The scheme offers tax benefits and competitive interest rates to encourage long-term savings for girl children's education and marriage expenses.
Rajasthan has been a key implementation state for BBBP, with focused interventions in districts such as Jhunjhunu, Bharatpur, and Karauli — historically among the worst-performing in child sex ratios. State-level campaigns have complemented central initiatives, and Rajasthan's progress has been highlighted as a model for other states in the western region.
BBBP is jointly implemented by three ministries: Women and Child Development, Health and Family Welfare, and Education, reflecting its multi-sectoral approach to tackling gender discrimination at its root.
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Frequently asked questions
When and where was Beti Bachao Beti Padhao launched, and what are its implementing ministries?
**Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP)** was launched on **January 22, 2015** by PM Narendra Modi at **Panipat, Haryana**. It completed 11 years in 2026. The scheme is jointly implemented by three ministries: **Women and Child Development**, **Health and Family Welfare**, and **Education**, reflecting its multi-sectoral approach to ending gender discrimination.
What improvement in Sex Ratio at Birth has BBBP achieved over 11 years?
The **Sex Ratio at Birth (SRB)** improved from **918 girls per 1,000 boys** at the scheme's launch in 2015 to **930 girls per 1,000 boys** by 2026. This reflects changing societal attitudes driven by BBBP's awareness campaigns, targeted interventions in gender-imbalanced districts, and legal enforcement against sex-selective practices.
What is Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana and how many accounts have been opened under it?
**Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY)** is a dedicated savings scheme for girl children under the BBBP umbrella. It offers **tax benefits under Section 80C** and competitive interest rates to encourage parents to save for a girl's education and marriage. By 2026, **4.53 crore (45.3 million)** active accounts have been opened, making it one of India's largest small savings schemes.
How has BBBP contributed to improvements in maternal and child health indicators?
BBBP has contributed to raising **institutional deliveries from 87% to 94%**. Institutional delivery ensures skilled attendance at birth, reducing maternal mortality, newborn infections, and infant deaths. This is achieved through convergence with health schemes like Janani Suraksha Yojana and increased awareness through ASHA and Anganwadi workers trained under the BBBP framework.
What is the significance of Rajasthan in the implementation of BBBP?
Rajasthan has been a **key implementation state** for BBBP with focused interventions in districts like **Jhunjhunu, Bharatpur, and Karauli** — historically among the worst in child sex ratios. State campaigns have complemented central initiatives, and the state's progress has been cited as a model in the western region. Rajasthan's BBBP performance is significant for RAS aspirants given the state's policy relevance.
