The sex ratio in Haryana has improved to 881 in 2014 from 875 in 2013 bringing a positive change in the State known for gender discrimination. In the five districts of Ambala, Kaithal, Panchkula, Panipat and Mewat, the sex ratio has improved to more than 900.
A spokesman of the Health Department said that in the last one year, the sex ratio had improved in 12 districts of the state. With a view to encourage villages to improve sex ratio, the State Government has started a scheme of Best Village under which all such villages which show positive results are awarded.Female foeticide has been a cause of concern. Many indulged in this heinous crime in their desire to have a male child. This had resulted in only 878 females per 1,000 males in Haryana, according to Sample Registration System 2014.
To punishing doctors and clinics which are involved in illegal activities like gender detection and female feticide, the Health Department cancelled registration of 37 illegal centres, seals ultrasound machines of 38 centres between April, 2013 and March, 2014, the spokes person said.Besides, seven doctors have been convicted under the PC and PNDCT Act and their names have been removed from the register of Haryana State Medical Council for five years. In the last two months, 22 FIRs have been registered for the violation of the PC and PNDCT Act 1994.
The Health Department is taking effective measures to meet its target of achieving the sex ratio of 950 per 1,000. The department is spreading awareness about the PC and PNDT Act through various mid-media and mass media activities.Besides, through posters, banners, booklets and Sakshar Mahila Samooh, message is spread to people against getting involved in illegal activities like gender selection and female foeticide.