CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Uttarakhand has been adjudged as one of the country’s five best performing states under the National Programme Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme aimed at addressing declining child sex ratio and issues of women empowerment.

Detailed explanation-2: -Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) was launched by the Prime Minister on 22nd January, 2015 at Panipat, Haryana.

Detailed explanation-3: -Vijayapura has become the only district in Karnataka and one among the 100 districts in the country to have been chosen for the implementation of the ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ (BBBP) scheme.

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. It was launched with an initial funding of Rs. 100 crore (US$ 13.5 million).

Detailed explanation-5: -Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) is a vital scheme initiated by the Government of India to ensure the safety and education of the girl child. This scheme has been instrumental in bringing about a positive change in the social, economic, and health conditions of girls in India.