National Conference of 244 selected Districts under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP)

Question- Where did the National Conference of 244 new districts was organized recently under the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme?
(a) Jaipur
(b) Chandigarh
(c) Jhunjhunu
(d) New Delhi
Answer: (d) 
Related Facts: 

  • On 4th May, 2018, National Conference of 244 new districts under the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme was organized in New Delhi by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
  • Maneka Sanjay Gandhi, the Union Minister for Women and Child Development inaugurated the event
  • Significantly, on completion of its three years, the Prime Minister, Sh Narendra Modi announced the All India expansion of BBBP scheme in 640 districts across country (as per Census 2011) on 8th March, 2018 at Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan.
  • The new 244 Districts from across the country will be covered under Multi-Sectoral Intervention.
  • This is over and above the ongoing 161 Districts and remaining 235 Districts will be covered through Media campaign and advocacy outreach.
  • It is known that the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) Scheme was launched by Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 22ndJanuary 2015 and has been well received by different stakeholders across the country.

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