Issuing a stern warning against fraud being done in the name of ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ scheme in the national Capital, the Ministry of Women and Child Development has advised people against falling into the trap of such frauds.
“It has come to our notice that certain unauthorised sites, organisations, NGOs, and individuals are distributing illegal forms in the name of cash incentive under Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao (BB,BP) scheme,” the Ministry said in a statement on Tuesday.
“Further the fraud in the name of BB,BP is taking place in Delhi also. The matter has been reported from different parts of Delhi, particularly in Tikri, Bhatti Khurd, Dakshinpuri Extension, Sangam Vihar, Sanjay Colony, Sarita Vihar, Adarsh Nagar and JJ Colony,” the statement said.
The Ministry has advised that no personal details should be shared in this regard and no one should subscribe to such “fraudulent schemes”.
The case has also been referred to Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for investigation keeping in view the public interest and gravity of the matter.
It pointed out that the scheme has no provision for individual cash transfer by the Government. It said that the scheme’s focus is on issues of women’s empowerment over a life cycle continuum. It is not a DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) scheme.
“BBBP focuses on challenging mindsets and deep rooted patriarchy in the societal system, strict enforcement of Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act that was enacted in 1994 to stop female foeticides and arrest the declining sex ratio in India,” the ministry stated.
It emphasised that the fraud being perpetuated in name of the scheme is a very serious matter. “If any such incident comes to your knowledge, please report it to the nearest police station and the concerned district collector or district magistrate.”
The ministry has also taken up the issue with the states where this frauds was reported namely Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Punjab and Bihar and advised people not to trap in such frauds.