Archive · 24 Jun 2025
Haryana Health Dept. Cracks Down on Illegal Abortions
Haryana's health department is cracking down on illegal abortions.
They are making sure doctors are responsible and centers are watched closely.
The goal is to improve the state's sex ratio (the number of girls born compared to boys).
Officials are looking for anyone selling abortion pills illegally and will take action.
They're also using programs that support pregnant women.
If a woman has bleeding symptoms, hospitals will check for any law violations.
The health department wants to stop illegal abortions and encourage more girls to be born.
Haryana health officials are instructed to strictly monitor community health centers.
Senior Medical Officers will be held accountable in areas with reported illegal abortions.
The state's sex ratio has improved to 906, up from 902 in the previous year.
Enforcement against illegal abortions will be intensified, with potential for license cancellation.
Awareness campaigns and monitoring of support systems for pregnant women will be increased.
- Who
- Haryana’s Additional Chief Secretary (Health and Family Welfare) Sudhir Rajpal
- What
- Haryana health officials are intensifying efforts to curb illegal abortions and improve the state's sex ratio.
- When
- The directives were given during a weekly meeting.
- Where
- Haryana
- Why
- To curb illegal abortions and improve the state's sex ratio.
- Sex Ratio Improvement
- Improved to 906 (June 23 this year) from 902 (previous year)
- Action
- Chargesheets and license cancellations for those involved in illegal abortions
- Focus
- Intensified raids at ultrasound and MTP centers
- SAHELI Monitoring
- Increased monitoring to ensure accountability
- MTP Kit Reduction
- Wholesalers reduced from 32 to 3 in one and a half months