Key Highlights
- Celebrations marking ten years of BBBP ran from 22 January to 8 March 2025, concluding on International Women’s Day.
- Sex‑ratio at birth rose from 918 (2014‑15) to 930 (2023‑24); institutional deliveries climbed to 97.3%.
- Girl enrollment in secondary schools improved to 78%, and first‑trimester antenatal registrations reached 80.5%.
- Flagship programmes such as the Yashaswini Bike Expedition and Kanya Shiksha Pravesh Utsav re‑energised public discourse on girl‑child rights.
- A green‑cover drive and multi‑platform media campaign were launched to sustain the gender‑equality narrative.
Detailed Insights
The Ministry of Women and Child Development observed the ten‑year anniversary of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) with a series of events that began at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on 22 January 2025. Union Ministers J.P. Nadda, Annapurna Devi and Savitri Thakur were joined by women officers from the armed forces, paramilitary units, and Delhi Police, alongside Anganwadi workers, student volunteers and representatives from UNICEF, UN Women, UNDP, UNFPA, the World Bank and GIZ.
During the fortnight‑long commemorative window, state‑level rallies, cultural showcases and felicitation ceremonies highlighted the scheme’s impact. Special programmes on 22 January, 26 January and 8 March engaged local communities, reinforcing the message of gender parity and women’s empowerment.
Statistical evidence underscores BBBP’s influence: the national sex ratio at birth improved from 918 to 930; the gross enrolment ratio for girls at the secondary level increased from 75.51 % to 78 %; institutional deliveries surged from 61 % to 97.3 %; and first‑trimester antenatal‑care registrations grew from 61 % to 80.5 %.
Signature initiatives amplified these outcomes. The Yashaswini Bike Expedition used adventure sports to showcase women’s agency, while the Kanya Shiksha Pravesh Utsav successfully re‑enrolled over 100,000 out‑of‑school girls. Partnerships with popular television programmes further amplified awareness about the perils of girl‑child abandonment.
In line with sustainable development goals, a nationwide tree‑planting drive accompanied the celebrations, and extensive awareness campaigns spanned print, digital and social media channels, ensuring the longevity of the gender‑equality agenda.
Key Concepts
- Sex Ratio at Birth (SRB): The number of male births per 1,000 female births; an essential indicator of gender balance.
- Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER): The proportion of a specific age group enrolled in a particular level of education, expressed as a percentage of the relevant population.
- Institutional Delivery: A childbirth that takes place in a recognized health facility under the supervision of qualified personnel.
- Antenatal Care Registration: Formal enrollment of pregnant women in early‑trimester health monitoring programmes.
- Yashaswini Bike Expedition: A mobility‑based empowerment campaign that employs motorcycle journeys to highlight women’s capabilities.