Delhi's Sex Ratio at Birth Declines, Raising Concerns

Delhi's sex ratio, which measures the number of girls born compared to boys, is going down.

This means fewer girls are being born compared to boys.

Experts are concerned because this can lead to problems like fewer marriageable women.

The decline started after the pandemic, maybe due to families preferring sons because they see them as more valuable.

Some states, like Kerala and Mizoram, have much better ratios because of higher social value for women.

The government could help by stopping sex-selective abortions and creating incentives for families to support girls.