Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Yojana And Ladli Laxmi Yojana – A Comparative Analysis
The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme was launched by the government of India in an effort to address the declining child sex ratio (CSR) and empower the girl child. The scheme aims to create a supportive environment for the survival, protection and development of the girl child. It also seeks to address the issue of gender discrimination and ensure equal rights and opportunities for the girl child. The Ladli Laxmi Yojana (LLY) is a scheme launched by the government of India with the objective of curbing female infanticide and promoting the education and empowerment of the girl child. The scheme provides financial assistance to families who have a girl child in their household. It also encourages families to send their girl child to school and ensures that she completes her education. In this article, we will compare and contrast the two schemes with a focus on their objectives, implementation and impact. Introduction Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Yojana is a flagship scheme of the...