To improve the sex ratio in the State, Haryana Government has decided to observe ‘Kanya Bhroon Sanrakshan Diwas’ (Female Foeticide Conservation Day) to generate awareness among the masses about the social evil of female foeticide.
“Under the Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao (BBBP) programme, ‘Kanya Bhroon Sanrakshan Diwas’ (Female Foeticide Conservation Day) would be observed in the state,” said Haryana Chief Minister Manohar lal while speaking at a function in New Delhi.
He said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had launched the BBBP programme from the land of Haryana. Following this, Haryana Government has launched a campaign under this ambitious programme to generate awareness and those found indulged in determination of sex have also been punished, said he.
He said that cases have been registered against those who are engaged in such ill practices, especially in areas bordering Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan and Delhi. With the concerted efforts of the State Government and support of the people, the sex ratio has risen to 900 in Haryana, said he
Haryana, which had the worst sex ratio among states in the 2011 Census, is aiming to achieve the target of more than 950 females per 1,000 males in the sex ratio at Birth (SRB) by the end of year 2016.
The state had crossed the 900-mark in sex ratio for the first time in 10 years in December last year.
The Chief Minister said that honour and empowerment of women are among the top priorities of the government.
Notably, with a view to ensure effective implementation of Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act and Pre-conception and Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques (PC and PNDT) Act by using latest technology in the state, Haryana Government has decided to adopt a unique system under which iPhone would be provided to decoy customers to keep a track on his movement.
Fighting to put an end to the menace of female foeticide, the State Government has registered as many as 217 FIRs under PCPNDT Act 1994 while registration of 45 ultrasound centres has been cancelled and 57 centres have been sealed in the state.