New Delhi: The Ministry of Women and Child Development commemorated the 10th anniversary of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme, a flagship initiative of the Government of India aimed at addressing gender imbalances and empowering the girl child.
The inaugural event, held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, witnessed the presence of distinguished dignitaries, including the Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilizers, Jagat Prakash Nadda, the Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Annpurna Devi, and the Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Savitri Thakur.
The event highlighted a decade of progress made under the BBBP scheme, reflecting Government of India’s commitment to the empowerment of women and girls. It also reaffirmed the country’s vision of a Viksit Bharat 2047, where gender equality is not only a policy priority but a societal norm.
Nadda, in his address, underscored the progress made in critical sectors such as health and education. He said that the success of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme is evident in the substantial improvements in child sex ratio, institutional deliveries, and access to healthcare services for girls.
The Government of India is committed to ensuring that every girl child receives the care and opportunities she deserves to grow into a leader of tomorrow.
In her keynote address, Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Annpurna Devi acknowledged the transformative impact of BBBP, emphasizing that the scheme has become a catalyst for social change.
She added that the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao initiative has transcended from being a government scheme to a nationwide movement. Smt. Devi further added that this 10-year journey has contributed significantly to improving the status of the girl child and ensuring that she receives equal opportunities for education, health, and overall development.