Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Haryana's Sex Ratio at Birth Improves, Crackdown on Illegal Abortions
Haryana is working to improve the number of girls born compared to boys.
The sex ratio at birth in Haryana has increased to 905, meaning there are 905 girls born for every 1,000 boys.
To achieve this, the state is taking strong action against illegal abortions.
They're investigating abortion cases, especially those that happen later in pregnancy, and have issued warnings to hospitals and clinics.
They are also arresting people who provide abortion kits illegally.
The government wants to ensure that all babies are born safely and equally.
Haryana's sex ratio at birth rose to 905 between January 1 and August 18.
The state is cracking down on illegal abortions, registering 43 FIRs this year.
Officials are strengthening reverse tracking of MTP and abortion cases, especially after 12 weeks.
Notices were issued to 38 private hospitals and clinics for suspected illegal abortion practices.
A quack supplying MTP kits was arrested in Narela by a health department team.
- Who
- Haryana Health Department, Additional Chief Secretary (Health) Sudhir Rajpal, and various officials.
- What
- Haryana's sex ratio at birth has improved, with increased action against illegal abortions.
- When
- The sex ratio data is from January 1 to August 18 of this year.
- Where
- Haryana, India.
- Why
- To improve the sex ratio and curb illegal abortions in Haryana.
- Sex Ratio at Birth (2024)
- 905
- Sex Ratio at Birth (Last Year)
- 899
- FIRs Registered (this year)
- 43
- Hospitals/Clinics Notified
- 38
- MTP/Abortion Cases for Reverse Tracking
- 1,182+
- Official Leading the Task Force
- Additional Chief Secretary (Health) Sudhir Rajpal