Archive · 5 Aug 2025
Haryana Sex Ratio Improves; Transgender Community to Celebrate Births
Haryana is working to improve the ratio of girls to boys born in the state.
The sex ratio is now at 907 girls for every 1,000 boys.
The government is working to stop illegal abortions and support girls.
Doctors and clinics that break the rules will face penalties.
The government is also asking transgender people to help celebrate when a girl is born, giving them a gift to honor the occasion.
They are also cracking down on IVF clinics for sex determination and illegal abortions.
Haryana's sex ratio improved to 907 girls per 1,000 boys.
The government is intensifying efforts to curb illegal abortions.
Officials will enforce strict measures against illegal abortion practices, including revoking licenses.
The government is involving the transgender community in celebrating the birth of girl children.
A statewide crackdown against IVF centers involved in sex-determination tests is planned.
- Who
- The Haryana government, led by Health and Family Welfare Minister Arti Singh Rao.
- What
- Improvement in Haryana's sex ratio and related initiatives.
- When
- By July 31 of the current year.
- Where
- Haryana.
- Why
- To curb illegal abortions, promote gender equality, and improve the sex ratio.
Proponents
Critics
Gender Equality
Proponents
Promote the rights and well-being of girls.
Critics
The current initiatives may be infringing on personal liberties and medical privacy.
- Sex Ratio (July 2025)
- 907 girls per 1,000 boys
- Previous Sex Ratio (same period last year)
- 899
- Campaign
- 'Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao'
- FIRs Registered in July
- 32
- Arrests in July
- 32
- Notices Issued to Hospitals/Clinics
- 38
- Transgender Community Incentive
- ₹1,100 minimum
