Panel flags poor fund utilisation in Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Scheme

What is the news?

The Committee on Empowerment of Women has tabled its report titled “Empowerment of women through education with special reference to Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Scheme” in Lok Sabha.

What are the key findings of the report related to Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Scheme?

Nearly 80% of the funds allocated under the scheme have been used for advertising and not on sectoral interventions such as in health and education for women.

Out of the total funds allocated for the scheme since 2014-15, only 25% has been spent by the states, reflecting less than optimal performance of the scheme.

What are the suggestions given by the report?

The panel has urged the Ministry of Women and Child Development to ensure that the funds for the scheme are utilised properly.

It said that the government should focus on planned expenditure allocation for sectoral interventions in education and health.

Source: This post is based on the article “Panel flags poor fund utilisation in Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Scheme” published in Indian Express on 8th Dec 2021.