What is the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign?
It’s a campaign launched by the Indian government aimed at saving the girl child and educating her, with a particular focus on improving the sex ratio in India.
Why is the sex ratio a concern in Haryana?
The sex ratio in Haryana, which measures the number of females per 1000 males, has been traditionally low due to a preference for male children, leading to practices like female foeticide.
What has caused the recent decline in Haryana’s sex ratio?
Despite initial success, there’s been a decline due to factors like complacency in government programs, lack of innovation, and reduced prioritization of the campaign.
What are some strategies used to improve the sex ratio in Haryana?
Strategies include awareness campaigns, pledges against female foeticide, incentives for families with girl children, and stricter enforcement of laws against sex determination.
Are there any new initiatives being considered?
There are discussions about utilizing social media influencers to spread awareness and changing societal attitudes towards the value of girl children.
What challenges do the campaigns face?
Challenges include bureaucratic complacency, lack of regular monitoring, and the need for more innovative and engaging approaches to change deep-rooted societal norms.
How is female foeticide being tackled?
The government has deployed decoys to catch illegal sex determination practices and conducted inter-state raids to crack down on these activities.
What is the impact of the campaign on the ground level?
While there are efforts by health workers to educate and encourage better treatment of girl children, the impact has been mixed, with some areas reporting improvements and others seeing a decline in sex ratios.
Has there been a change in government support for the campaign?
Some officials feel that the campaign no longer receives the same level of attention and priority from the government, leading to a loss of momentum.
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