PM Modi celebrates 10 years of 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao'

“Today we mark 10 years of the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao movement. Over the past decade, it has become a transformative, people-powered initiative and has drawn participation from people across all walks of life,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi Said, on his X account.

This movement has broken gender barriers and given opportunities for girls to flourish. “This movement has focused on overcoming gender barriers and biases, paving the way to ensure that the girl child has access to education and opportunities to achieve her dreams,” he said.

In districts with poor child sex ratio, PM Modi appreciated the efforts of citizens, community organizations, and government machinery to achieve big milestones. He said awareness campaigns have deepened the understanding of gender equality.

“Thanks to the dedicated efforts of the people and various community service organizations, #BetiBachaoBetiPadhao has achieved remarkable milestones. Districts with historically low child sex ratios have reported significant improvements, and awareness campaigns have instilled a deeper sense of the importance of gender equality,” he said.

Let us continue to protect our daughters, educate them, and eliminate discrimination. “Let us continue to protect the rights of our daughters, ensure their education, and create a society where they can thrive without any discrimination. Together, we can ensure that the coming years bring even greater progress and opportunity for India’s daughters,” he added.

In the last 10 years, Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao movement has achieved SRB improvement, education access, healthcare expansion, and women’s economic empowerment. It has partnered with government, NGOs, and local communities to build a strong foundation for every girl child.