PCPNDT ACT
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.
'Demanding sex detection': IMA President advocates for legalising prenatal gender tests
Dr. RV Asokan, president of the Indian Medical Association, advocates for legalizing prenatal gender determination tests, arguing that the current ban hasn't significantly improved India's gender ratio over the past three decades and creates unnecessary challenges for medical professionals.
Child sex ratio: Concern over misuse of technology exacerbating gender imbalances
The primary concern discussed at the meeting was the declining child sex ratio (CSR) and sex ratio at birth (SRB) in the country, indicative of the ongoing battle against sex-based discrimination leading to sex selection/ determination followed by pre-birth elimination.
Centre to seek suggestions from states to amend PCPNDT Act to address sex ratio imbalance
The Centre will also seek suggestions from states for amending the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act, 1994, for its effective implementation at the ground level to address sex-ratio imbalance, according to official sources. India's Sex Ratio at Birth has improved from 904 females per thousand males in 2017-2019 to 907 in 2019-2020. It was recorded at 898 in 2014-2016, according to Sample Registration System (SRS) data.
SC seeks responses on plea for implementation of law preventing gender detection of foetus
The Supreme Court has requested a response from all states on a plea for the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Act (PCPNDT Act) and the related rules to be effective. The PCPNDT law's intention is to prevent the use of prenatal diagnostic techniques for determining the sex of the foetus.
Sex-determination-based abortion is perpetuating gender inequalities: Delhi High Court
Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma in her judgement said, "Sex-determination-based abortion is a powerful method of perpetuating gender inequalities. The restriction of access to foetal sex information is directly related to the problem of misogyny, which affects women of all socioeconomic backgrounds not only in this country but globally as well. The purpose of controlling knowledge of sex or gender is to protect expectant women and their unborn children.
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50 men disguised as grooms mounted horseback to the Collector's office in Maharashtra to look for brides. Here's why
To emphasise the gender disparity in Maharashtra's Solapur, bachelors dressed up in bridal attire, mounted horses, and marched in a parade.
Can Aadhaar bring an end to female foeticide? Experts for linking personal medical records To UIDAI
While penalisation has been the basic strategy to tackle the issue, an alternative could be sought through digitisation of medical records and linking it to a centralised database like the Aadhaar.
Body set up to deal with sex determination information on internet: Government to Supreme Court
Section 22 of the PCPNDT Act pertains to prohibition of advertisements relating to pre-natal determination of sex and punishment for contravention.
Sex ratio in Haryana touches 950 mark for first time: Manohar Lal Khattar
Khattar said that the state had, after the launch of 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' programme by Modi from Haryana, accepted the challenge of improving the sex ratio.
Radiologists demand implementation of Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Act, 1994; declare strike on September 1
Putting medical imaging services like X ray, USG, CT-Scan or PET CT to near complete halt, radiologists all over the country are going on cessation of work.
SC raps Google, Yahoo for failing to check pre-birth test ads
During the hearing, Solicitor General Ranjit Kumar said that companies were violating the PCPNDT Act by displaying advertisements on sex determination on their websites.
District magistrates to be hauled up for poor 'Beti Bachao' report card: Maneka Gandhi
Maneka Gandhi was responding to a query at the All Women Journalists' workshop here on decline in the child sex-ratio at Meerut in UP.
Improvement in child sex-ratio in 49 districts: Maneka Gandhi
Maneka emphasised on the need for compulsory registration of pregnant women by village panchayats to curb female foeticide.
Government seeks suggestions on regulating IVF centres, surrogacy
There are around 525 ART IVF centres in the state, out of which Mumbai has 120, Pune 135, Nagpur 70, Nashik 14, Satara 17 and Aurangabad 16.
Women organisations oppose Maneka's idea, ask Centre not to 'dilute' PCPNDT Act
Maneka had said that sex determination test should be made compulsory to track women pregnant with a girl child as a measure to check female foeticide.
47 FIRs lodged to check violation of PCPNDT Act in Haryana
Apart from this, 2,455 awareness rallies were organised in the selected 12 districts where the sex ratio is skewed and saw participation of 1,46,918 persons.
IMA calls for urgent modification of PCPNDT Act
Calling for urgent modification of PCPNDT Act to end its ambiguous interpretation, the IMA today said the act in its current form deprives the community of essential ultrasound.
Ban private practice by government doctors during working hours: J&K panel
The Committee suggested to stop the private practice of the doctors during the office hours and to adopt the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act.
Rajasthan government starts 'Informer' scheme to check sex determination tests
A cash reward of Rs 2 lakh to informer, decoy woman and her accomplice would also be given under the scheme.
Maharashtra government to honour cops, public prosecutors for good work
Maha govt has decided to honour efficient police officers and public prosecutors with 'Chief Minister's Medal' for their meritorious work during investigations.
Despite skewed sex ratio, conviction for female foeticide rare
The data shows that only four states convicted 13 people in 2013. In 2012, eight persons were punished by three states and in 2011, 11 people by four states.
Haryana government to organise three day training programme on 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao'
To ensure effective implementation of 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' programme, Haryana govt will organise a 3-day state level training programme.
Google, Yahoo, Microsoft not blocking advertisements on sex determination, SC told
The court had directed Google, Yahoo and Microsoft to strictly comply with Indian laws and block advertisements on sex determination of a fetus.
Rajasthan fared poorly in implementing prohibiting pre-natal sex selection law: CAG
Also the same was not being provided to a large number of adolescent girls, the report added.
BJP slams UP government over Shankhlal Majhi's remark on PCPNDT Act
BJP member Radhamohan Das Agarwal then asked the minister whether the UP government had taken any initiative if it considered the Act "flexible" and "complex".
Amazon, Flipkart selling books on sex determination
Even as the country is grappling with the problem of bias against girl child, e-market places like Amazon and Flipkart are found selling books on sex determination of foetus.
Change in mindset needed to tackle female foeticide: Maneka Gandhi
Gandhi said that Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme will be based on a system of incentives & media advocacy in bringing an all-round change in attitudes.
Law on ultrasound clinics has been amended; Centre tells High Court
However, there is no qualification in sonography and image-scanning recognized under the Indian Medical Council Act, the petition said.
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