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Detailed explanation-1: -Expanding the mandate of the ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padao’ scheme, the Central government on Tuesday announced the inclusion of skilling of girls in non-traditional livelihood (NTL) options in its flagship programme.

Detailed explanation-2: -Bhagyashree Scheme is a Karnataka government scheme designed to promote the birth of girl child among families below the poverty line. The financial assistance to the girl child is provided some key criteria have been met.

Detailed explanation-3: -Gender lies at the heart of issues that continues to hinder women’s participation in the workforce especially in Non-Traditional Livelihoods (NTLs) as construction workers, electricians, carpenters, motor mechanics, veterinary doctors etc.

Detailed explanation-4: -It focuses on women engaged in “non-traditional livelihoods” (NTLs) – sectors and jobs where participation of women is and has historically been conventionally low or absent. The study also seeks to better understand the motivations and challenges for women to enter into and stay in the work force.

Detailed explanation-5: -Why in News? The Central Government, expanding the mandate of its flagship scheme - ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ (BBBP Scheme) announced the inclusion of skilling of girls in non-traditional livelihood (NTL) options.