Where ‘Beti Bachao..’ started, the condition of daughters is worrying, government will investigate

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Save daughter, educate daughter: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently emphasized the importance of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign on completion of 10 years. Meanwhile, the sex ratio rate in Panipat district of Haryana has reached worrying levels. According to the Health Department, the condition of the villages of Panipat is poor in terms of SRB (sex ratio at birth), this will be investigated.

Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign started from Panipat district itself.

According to reports, the Health Department has identified 67 out of 190 villages in the district and placed them in the red zone category. It is noteworthy that the Central Government had started the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign in 2015 from Panipat district itself. Its main objective was to improve the sex ratio and change the mindset of the society towards daughters.

The Health Department has identified such villages where the sex ratio has gone below 850. If we talk about some of these villages, the sex ratio at birth in Mandi is less than 478. Apart from this, eight villages of Bapauli, seven villages of Chulkana and Patti Kalyana are also under investigation. To understand the reasons behind this, the Health Department is analyzing the data of these villages. All health workers have been instructed to monitor pregnant women and maintain detailed records. It is advisable to upload this data on the health department portal before any ultrasound.

A prominent doctor said, ‘Raids will be conducted on illegal ultrasound centers and strict action will be taken against the culprits. Panipat district, which is leading in the state under the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign, has reached 17th position in 2024 with sex ratio of 900. The sex ratio at birth in Panipat in 2015 was 792 girls per 1000 boys. After the launch of the campaign, this record reached 945 in 2017. However, it has been continuously declining for some time. year and in 2024 it will reach 900.