Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP)
National awareness campaign to save and educate the girl child
Government
Central Government
Who it’s for
Girl Children (nationwide)
Application mode
Government programme (no individual application)
Processing time
Not applicable — this is a programme, not an individual benefit.
Deadline / renewal
Ongoing programme, no deadline.
What it provides
National awareness and behaviour-change campaign (under Mission Shakti) to prevent gender-biased sex selection and ensure survival, protection and education of the girl child; no direct cash/DBT component.
Benefits breakdown
Who’s eligible
Girl children nationwide; implemented via district-level multi-sectoral action, especially in low Child-Sex-Ratio districts.
Documents required
- None — no individual application
How to apply
In-person / offline
- There is no individual application process
- To participate in local activities (pledges, awareness drives, school programmes), contact your District Magistrate's office or local Anganwadi Centre
- Report violations related to sex-selective practices via the PCPNDT Act helpline in your state
Helpline
State-specific helplines — e.g., Haryana's dedicated BBBP helpline: 18001800181
FAQs
Does BBBP give money directly to families with daughters?
No — BBBP itself has no DBT/cash component. Direct financial benefits for girl children come from related schemes like Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana or state-specific girl-child schemes (e.g., Kanya Sumangala in UP, Ladli Laxmi in MP).
Is this the same as Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana?
No — SSY is a savings account scheme launched under the BBBP umbrella, but BBBP itself is the broader awareness and monitoring programme.
Last verified 31 August 2026