April 6, 2017 7:21 PM

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CBI probe into fake Beti Bachao scheme forms: Government

The government has ordered CBI probe into complaints regarding alleged fake forms filled by people in states for Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao scheme to avail cash benefits.<br/><br/>Replying to supplementary questions in Rajya Sabha today, Minister of State for Women and Child Development Krishna Raj said, the action followed after some fake Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao forms were received whereby false promises were made regarding cash incentive of 2 lakh rupees between the age of 8 to 32 years. <br/><br/>She said that distribution of such forms is completely illegal and there is no cash incentive associated in any form with the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme. It said, the scheme focuses on changing mindsets and deep rooted patriarchy in the societal system and advancing education of the girl child.

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