Saturday, April 20, 2024

Topic: Beti Bachao Beti Padhao

Focus on education, health than spending on ‘Beti Bachao’ ads: Parliament panel to govt

More than 78 percent of total Rs 446.72 crore released during 2016-2019 for 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' scheme was spent only on media advocacy, a parliamentary panel has said.

Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao: 79% funds spent on advertisements

Of the total funds given to states under Union government’s "most celebrated" scheme Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao, 78.91% have been used for advertisements, a parliamentary committee told Lok Sabha on Thursday.