Girl Child Ratio

Punjab Aims to Improve Girl-Child Ratio by 2026; State Government Takes Major Step for Daughters’ Safety

Punjab Aims to Improve Girl-Child Ratio by 2026; State Government Takes Major Step for Daughters’ Safety

Chandigarh, December 6, 2025: To eradicate the evil practice of female foeticide in Punjab, the Bhagwant Maan government has taken a significant step. Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh stated that Punjab no longer just seeks change but aspires to be the best. The government's goal is to ensure that by 2026, Punjab's sex ratio surpasses the national average.The Maan government has issued strict orders to all health department employees to monitor every aspect from conception to childbirth. The aim is to prevent any attempt at sex determination or female foeticide. This move underscores the government's strong commitment to the respect…
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