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2018

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Beti Bachao Beti Padhao field level awareness campaign for Maharashtra, _________and Dadra & Nagar Haveli launched?
A
Goa
B
TamilNadu
C
Kerala
D
Maharashtra
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) was launched by the Prime Minister on 22nd January, 2015 at Panipat, Haryana. BBBP addresses the declining Child Sex Ratio (CSR) and related issues of women empowerment over a life-cycle continuum.

Detailed explanation-2: -Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao” Programme has been implemented through campaign with the objective of improvement in sex ratio through societal change. The programme was launched on 22nd January, 2015 by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India.

Detailed explanation-3: -Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao is a personal campaign of the Government of India that aims to generate awareness and improve the efficiency of welfare services intended for girls. The scheme was launched with an initial funding of ₹100 crore (US$14 million).

Detailed explanation-4: -The name Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao translates to ‘Save the girl child, educate the girl child’. The scheme aims to educate citizens against gender bias and improve efficacy of welfare services for girls.

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