Beti Bachao Beti Padhao

Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) was launched on 22 January 2015 by PM Narendra Modi in Panipat, Haryana. The scheme aims to address the declining Child Sex Ratio (CSR) and promote welfare and education of the girl child.

The scheme works through three key pillars: prevent gender-biased sex selective elimination, ensure survival and protection of the girl child, and promote education and participation of girls.

The Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, a savings scheme for the girl child, is a core financial instrument under BBBP offering 8.2% interest rate with tax benefits under Section 80C.