Union minister Maneka Gandhi lauds 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' scheme
New Delhi, May 4 (IBNS): The 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' scheme has brought in a positive shift in perception regarding girl child, said Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Maneka Sanjay Gandhi, at a conference on Friday.
PM Narendra Modi to visit Jhunjhunu in Rajasthan on March 8
New Delhi, Mar 7 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Jhunjhunu in Rajasthan on March 8, the International Women’s Day, to inaugurate the pan-India expansion of BetiBachaoBetiPadhao program (BBBP) up from the existing 161 districts to 640 districts all over the country.
Women and Child Development Ministry refers fraud in girl child welfare scheme to CBI
New Delhi, Mar 14 (IBNS): The Union Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) said on Tuesday that it has referred the fraud being perpetuated in the name of 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' scheme; to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for investigation.