The 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' program started in which state of India?

Appeared in: AIIMS Delhi NO-2016

Explanation

The 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' (BBBP) scheme was launched by the Prime Minister of India on January 22, 2015.
The launch event took place in Panipat, Haryana.
Haryana was specifically chosen because it had the lowest Child Sex Ratio (CSR) in India according to the 2011 census data.
The program is a tri-ministerial effort involving the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, and the Ministry of Education (formerly HRD).
Its primary goals are to prevent sex-selective abortion, ensure the survival and protection of girl children, and promote their education.

Option B: Bihar was not the state where the 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' program was initially launched. While the program has been implemented in various districts across India, including in Bihar, the official launch was in Haryana.
Option C: Uttar Pradesh was not the launch state for the BBBP scheme. The program was launched in Haryana. Uttar Pradesh, being a large state with several districts having low CSR, is a key state for the program's implementation but not its origin.
Option D: Rajasthan was not the state where the program was inaugurated. The launch was in Haryana. Similar to other states, many districts in Rajasthan are covered under the scheme, but it was not the initial launch site.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Government of India Social Welfare Programs as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
This question, while not clinical, is relevant to public and community health nursing.
Nurses, especially those in the community (like ANMs and ASHA workers), play a crucial role in implementing the BBBP scheme by counseling families, tracking pregnancies, and promoting the value of the girl child.
The scheme's success directly impacts key health indicators such as Child Sex Ratio (CSR), Infant Mortality Rate (IMR), and Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR).

How to Approach the Question

Identify the core subject of the question, which is a specific Government of India scheme: 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao'.
The question asks for a specific factual detail: the state where the program was launched.
Recall or search for the key details associated with the launch of this scheme.
Focus on the location and date of inauguration. The scheme was launched by the Prime Minister in Panipat.
Identify which state Panipat is in. Panipat is in Haryana.
Scan the options provided and select the one that matches your recalled information.

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