Government of India has introduced 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padao' programme to address the issue of -

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Decline in girl child sex-ratio

Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Programme Launched in 2015 by the Government of India to address the declining sex ratio of girl children and promote their education and empowerment.​

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Key Initiatives:

• Prevention of female foeticide and the elimination of gender bias in society.
• Improvement in the sex ratio of children in the country.
• Encouragement of education and empowerment of girls.
• The program also focuses on improving the education rate of girls, with a reported increase in enrollment at the primary education level, as well as boosting awareness about the importance of girls' health and education.​
  

Current Scenario:

As of 2025, the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao initiative has led to a significant rise in the child sex ratio in several states, such as Haryana, where the ratio has improved from 850 girls per 1,000 boys (2015) to 914 girls per 1,000 boys (2021). Nationally, the sex ratio has improved from 919 girls per 1,000 boys (2015) to 929 girls per 1,000 boys (2021).

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