FEMALE FOETICIDE
Beti Bachao from real foeticide
Despite positive strides in the sex ratio at birth, female foeticide in India remains a pressing issue. Laws alone can't solve this deep-rooted problem. Community initiatives that uplift girls and involve men as allies are essential. Medical professionals must receive better ethical guidance.
'Era of Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao, Beti Badhao': Delhi CM Rekha Gupta backs Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam
Parliament will convene for a special session to advance the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam. This move introduces a 33 percent reservation for women in Lok Sabha and state legislatures. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta lauded this initiative, calling it a significant step for women's empowerment. The government aims to implement this reservation through a new census and delimitation process.
No female foeticide, knowing sex or not
IMA president R V Asokan suggests legalising prenatal gender detection tests. He believes the ban impacts doctors more than addressing society's gender bias. Since 1994, India's sex ratio has improved, influenced by education and gender sensitisation. A reassessment of the law, integrating robust tracking systems and doctor integrity, is debated.
Karnataka: 7 fetuses found dumped in plastic boxes, probe ordered
This is the second such incident reported from Belagavi in a decade. In 2013, at least 13 dead fetuses were found on the banks of Hiranyakeshi river.
Households are better off than ever but female foeticide continues unabated
The national census of 2001 and 2011 contained enormously detailed data on sex ratio at birth (SRB) at the district, tehsil and state levels. These showed a shocking level female foeticide. Versus an established global average of 952 girls per 1,000 boys birth, India's SRB in Census 2001 was 915. That fell to 910 in Census 2011. Among significant nations, only China was worse than us.
President Pranab Mukherjee launches 'Selfie with Daughter' mobile app
" 'Selfie with Daughter' has become a worldwide movement against female foeticide and sex selection," the president said.
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Prepare action plan to reduce the infant, maternal mortality rate: UP CM tells officials
The CM also made it clear to the officers that laxity in the implementation of schemes meant for the welfare of women and children will not be tolerated.
Don't assign night duty to women: Karnataka House panel to IT companies
The recommendation runs contrary to the state govt's historic decision last year, when it had removed restrictions on allowing women to work in night shifts.
Improving financial literacy way forward towards financial inclusion: Jayant Sinha-led panel
Efforts done towards financial inclusion along with way forward were discussed during the panel discussion led by Sinha.
Over 2100 cases filed to check female foeticide: JP Nadda
Health Minister JP Nadda said the registration of 100 medical professionals convicted under the Act has been suspended or cancelled by concerned state medical councils.
PM Narendra Modi wants "Girl Rising" campaign to focus on female foeticide
"The Prime Minister said the "Girl Rising" campaign in India should focus especially on the problem of female foeticide," an official statement said.
PM Modi denounces female foeticide, calls it 'mental illness'
Denouncing the practice of female foeticide, Modi said the discrimination against girls reflects "mental illness" and displays a mindset worse than that in the 18th century.
Female foeticide needs to be fought strongly: Maneka Gandhi
"We need to change the mindset. Today is just the beginning. We must see a visible difference in the next two years...," Maneka said at the two-day national workshop.
Three-day yatras for 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' flagged off in Haryana
Government's 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme' to improve the child sex ratio will be launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 22.
There is no bigger "sin" than female foeticide: PM Modi
PM Modi, who was talking in the context of his 'Beti-bachao' programme, asked whether a message could be spread for stopping the practice.
PM Narendra Modi adopts Jayapur village, seeks end to female foeticide
He said "big people" in the last 60 years made such big talk that these could not be executed on ground. "I, a small man, will bring about big things through my small talk."
Female foeticide a matter of shame: PM Narendra Modi
He invited people to share on 'MyGov' website their ideas on 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao', a programme he is laying emphasis on.
Teach girls meaning of 'Love Jihad': RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat today raked up the issue of 'Love Jihad' saying the girls should be taught its meaning and ways to save themselves from the "trap".
Female foeticide biggest sin against humanity: Omar Abdullah
"Govt alone cannot eradicate it by enforcing laws. Public awareness and participation of civil society is imperative in this regard," he said.
BJP MLA named ambassador for 'Save the girl child' campaign
The release quoted Kumari, who represents the Sawaimadhopur constituency, as saying that she will work towards creating awareness for saving the girl child.
'Get us brides in return for our votes': Haryana bachelors to candidates
Some LS candidates in Haryana, which has the country's lowest sex ratio, are facing a strange demand from bachelor voters.
US lawmakers concerned over female foeticide in India
Expressing concern over increasing female foeticide in India, American lawmakers and experts have asked the US Government to help.
Narendra Modi invokes Indian culture to preach against female foeticide
Gujrat Chief Minister Narendra Modi today called on the people of north Gujarat to stop female foeticide, invoking Indian culture
Khap panchayats demand status of Lok Adalats
A Khap Mahapanchayat held has appealed to the Centre & Haryana govt to grant 'Khaps' the status of Lok Adalats as their decisions on various issues were "unanimous."
Satyamev Jayate: Rajasthan minister blames Aamir Khan for sensationalising female foeticide
A Rajasthan minister has hit out at Bollywood star Aamir Khan for sensationalising female foeticide cases in the state.
Software to help curb foeticide
To curb the menace of female foeticide, the Haryana Health Department has developed a "Mother and Child Tracking" software.
Census 2011: Survey in Delhi, Noida reveals male child preferred by 44%
The skewed sex ratio, as revealed in Census 2011, shows that campaigns by the government have not been very effective in curbing female foeticide.
Govt to declare National Girl Child day on January 24
The government would declare January 24 as the national girl child day with a focus on targeting the scourges of female foeticide, domestic violence and malnutrition.
Assam launches scheme to check infant mortality
The Assam government has launched a health scheme offering monetary gains for parents to check infant mortality rate and female foeticide.
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