A movement losing momentum and daughters as Haryana’s sex ratio declines
Launched by PM Modi in Panipat in 2015, the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao campaign initially delivered strong results. Haryana’s Sex Ratio at Birth rose from 838 in 2010 to 923 by 2019, driven by strict raids on pre-natal testing centres, inter-State crackdowns, monthly video conference reviews, and fixed accountability. However, data for the first four months of 2026 show that the number of girl babies born has dipped below 900, sparking fears that the programme is losing focus a
The "Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao" campaign, initiated in Haryana in 2015, has seen a concerning decline in its effectiveness. While the program initially boosted the state's sex ratio at birth significantly, recent data indicates a drop below 900 girls born per 1,000 boys in early 2026. This trend suggests a potential loss of momentum for the initiative, which had previously employed strict measures against illegal prenatal sex determination and emphasized accountability.
The declining sex ratio raises concerns about gender inequality and the long-term demographic balance in the region.
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