BBBP schemewas launched on 22nd January, 2015 aims to prevent Gender biased sex selective elimination, ensure survival and protection of girl child and also to ensure education of the girl child. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) is a component of SAMBAL sub-scheme under Mission Shakti and implemented across all the districts of the country through multi-sectoral interventions. Ministry has developed a thematic calendar for suggested convergence activities at district level with month wise specific themes for holistic development of the Girl Child.