Question

Which union ministry held the National Conference of $244$ Districts under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) in New Delhi?

• A. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
• B. Ministry of Women and Child Development
• C. Ministry of Human Resource Development
• D. Ministry of Panchayati Raj

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Ministry of Women and Child Development

The Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) held the National Conference of $244$ Districts under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) in New Delhi on May $4,2018$. The Nodal Officers of $244$ Districts, State Nodal Officers and Senior officers were present in the day-long Conference. The Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Maneka Gandhi was the Chief Guest at the function. The Conference provided an opportunity for experience sharing and will motivate the new districts to plan and execute the programme successfully. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced the All India expansion of BBBP scheme in $640$ districts across the country. These $244$ Districts from across the country will be covered under Multi-Sectoral Intervention. This is in addition to the already covered $161$ Districts. Remaining $235$ Districts will be covered through Media campaign and advocacy outreach.