10 yrs of Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao: Gains in gender ratio, hurdles persist

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The scheme was launched in response to the alarming decline in the sex ratio at birth.

The scheme was launched in response to the alarming decline in the sex ratio at birth, a critical indicator tied to deeply ingrained practices such as sex-selective abortions and female infanticide.

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Category: BusinessFinance

Markets: India

Topics: Female foeticide prevention India BBBP 10th anniversary School enrolment ratio India Female literacy rate India Girls' education India Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme Child sex ratio improvement India Girls' rights awareness India

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Published On: 2025-01-19 @ 23:24:48 (7 hours ago)

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