Examveda

Balri Rakshak Yojana launched by the Punjab Government is aimed at

A. Correcting child sex ratio

B. Reducing child mortality

C. Encouraging family planning

D. All of the above

Answer: Option D

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Balri Rakshak Yojana was launched in 2007. This scheme aims to balance the skewed sex ratio in the state by encouraging couples to adopt terminal method of sterilisation. In order to control population, reducing Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) and Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR), 500 Rupees is given to girl child if parents adopt this scheme after the birth of only one girl.

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