Revision of ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ Scheme

On 11^th October, 2022, the Centre revised its flagship ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ scheme to include skilling of girls in non-traditional livelihood options in its flagship program.

Need for Revision

According to the report of Parliamentary Committee on Empowerment of Women, the total funds given to states under Centre’s Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao scheme, 78.91% have been used for advertising.

• Also said that the Ministry of Women and Child Development, which is one of the entities that look after the scheme, has been releasing additional money despite funds pending with the state.