भारतातील बाल लिंग गुणोत्तराच्या अंतिम सुधारित आकडेवारीनुसार मुलींच्या संरक्षण व सबलीकरणासाठी 'बेटी बचाओ, बेटी पढाओ' अभियानाला केव्हा सुरुवात करण्यात आली ?

Correct Answer: Option (3) 22 january 2015

Detailed Explanation:

The correct answer is 22 January 2015.

Key Points

• The 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' campaign was launched on 22 January 2015.
• It is a joint initiative of Ministry of Women and Child Development, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, and Ministry of Education.
• The objective of the campaign is to:

  • Prevent gender-biased sex-selective elimination.
  • Ensure survival and protection of the girl child.
  • Promote education and participation of the girl child.

• It was launched in response to the declining Child Sex Ratio (CSR) in India, which was recorded as 918 girls per 1000 boys as per the Census 2011.

Additional Information

• The campaign was launched in Panipat, Haryana, which reported one of the lowest Child Sex Ratios in India.
• As part of this initiative, various awareness programs are conducted to eliminate social biases and promote gender equality.
• The campaign adopts a multi-sectoral approach involving local communities, grassroots organizations, and state governments.