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Launched on 22nd January 2015 in Panipat, Haryana, BBBP was initiated in response to the declining Child Sex Ratio (CSR), which stood at 918 girls per 1000 boys (Census 2011). It marked a key step towards gender equality, aiming to curb gender-biased sex-selective elimination and improve the status of the girl child.

Key Highlights:

Core Objectives

• Improve Sex Ratio at Birth (SRB) by two points annually.
• Sustain institutional delivery rate at ≥95%.
• Increase 1st trimester ANC registration and girls' enrollment in secondary education by 1% annually.
• Reduce dropout rates among girls.
• Promote safe menstrual hygiene management (MHM).

Target Groups

• Primary: Young couples, expecting parents, adolescents, households, communities.
• Secondary: Schools, AWCs, health professionals, PRIs, ULBs, NGOs, SHGs, media, and religious leaders.

Implementation Structure

• Type: Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) with 100% Central funding.
• Ministries Involved:
  • Women and Child Development
  • Health and Family Welfare
  • Education
• Financial Assistance (Per District/Year):
  • Rs. 40 lakh (SRB ≤918)
  • Rs. 30 lakh (SRB 919–952)
  • Rs. 20 lakh (SRB >952)

Integration with Mission Shakti (2021–2026)

BBBP now functions under Mission Shakti, which comprises two verticals:

• Sambal (Safety & Security):
  • One Stop Centres (OSCs)
  • Women Helpline (181)
  • Nari Adalat: Alternative dispute resolution
• Samarthya (Empowerment):
  • Sakhi Niwas, Palna Creches
  • Shakti Sadans (rehabilitation)
  • PM Matru Vandana Yojana: Extended support for a second girl child
  • SANKALP-HEW: District-level single-window system for all women-centric schemes

Achievements in 10 Years (2015–2025)

• SRB: Improved from 918 (2014-15) to 930 (2023-24)
• Girls’ GER: Rose from 75.5% (2014-15) to 78% (2023-24) in secondary education
• Institutional Deliveries: Increased from 61% to 97.3%
• Kanya Shiksha Pravesh Utsav: Re-enrolled over 1 lakh out-of-school girls
• Economic Empowerment: Integration with skilling initiatives and 70% of PM Mudra loans disbursed to women
• Awareness Campaigns:
  • Selfie with Daughter
  • Beti Janmotsav
  • Yashaswini Bike Expedition
  • "Betiyan Bane Kushal" Skill Conference

Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) – A Financial Tool for Empowerment

Launched under BBBP, SSY is a small savings scheme to ensure the financial security of girl children.

Key Features

• Eligibility: Indian girl child below 10 years.
• Account: Max 2 per family (exceptions for twins/triplets).
• Deposit Limit: ?250 to ?1.5 lakh/year (15 years).
• Tenure: Account matures 21 years after opening.
• Withdrawals: Up to 50% for higher education after 18 years.
• Tax Benefits: Exempt under Section 80C (EEE status).

Impact

• Over 4.1 crore accounts opened by Nov 2024.
• Promotes long-term savings and financial inclusion.
• Complements BBBP by addressing economic empowerment of girls.

Mission Vatsalya

• Formerly ICPS (2009), then Child Protection Services (2017).
• Merged into Mission Vatsalya in 2021.
• Focuses on:
  • Juvenile justice
  • Child protection
  • Advocacy and rehabilitation
• Ensures “no child is left behind” principle aligned with SDGs.

Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)

• Supports pregnant and lactating mothers:
  • ?5,000 in 3 installments + ?1,000 (JSY)
• Now extended to second girl child to promote gender equity.

Targets wage compensation, safe delivery, maternal nutrition, and reduced MMR/IMR.