Sex ratio News

The key indicators of the survey have reported significant improvement in the sex ratio at birth The ratio at birth has improved from 919 in 2015-16 to 929 in 2019-20

The sex ratio at birth (SRB) saw a decline in 17 out of 21 large states of the country, with Gujarat recording an alarming dip of 53 points, a report released by the Niti Aayog stated and stressed on the need to check sex-selective abortion.

National Girl Child Day is being observed in India on Wednesday. This day marks the significance of the daughters of India, who may bring laurels to the country if given the right upbringing and education. However, the current situation is not all hunky-dory despite government’s slogans like Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, and a lot more needs to be done to ensure our daughters the rightful place in the country.

Chief Minister suspended the Registrar (Birth and Death) Mohinder Singh and Sub-Registrar (Birth and Death), Sandeep Kumar.

The incident was reported at village Mojukhera in Sirsa, Haryana, a state from where 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' campaign was launched to improve skewed sex ratio.

For the first time in the history of Haryana, the sex ratio in the state has touched the 950 mark.

The number of girls per 1000 boys has crossed the 900 mark in Haryana, a remarkable achievement for the state known for its skewed sex ratio, this was informed by state Health Minister Anil Vij today.

There is an increasing trend in Sex Ratio at Birth (SRB) in 49 districts where the 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao programme' has been implemented, Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi said here on Tuesday.

Maneka Gandhi said the Central government was mulling to lift the ban on sex determination of the foetus.

The 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' programme was launched in 100 districts with poor sex ratio across India in January last year.

Polling for Panchayat elections would be conducted in three phases starting January 10, 2016 in Haryana.

The unique and amazing condition was put by the bride, before her husband, right before the pheras, on the wedding day, in a remote part of Haryana.

More women than men on college campuses may contribute to a hook-up culture, engage in casual sex and are more aggressive towards other desirable women who are perceived as rivals.  

The report said that in India, while sex-selective abortions have been technically illegal since 1996, the law has had "little effect so far on the sex ratio at birth".

 Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain on Thursday issued notice to 89 hospitals and nursing homes in the national capital suspected of carrying out female foeticide.