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Haryana’s Sex Ratio at Birth Rebounds to 923 in 2025, Highest in Five Years

Officials credit a statewide crackdown with weekly task force reviews for deterring sex-selective practices.

Overview

  • In 2025, Haryana registered 5,19,691 births, including 2,49,410 girls and 2,70,281 boys, reflecting 3,362 more female births than in 2024.
  • Authorities reported 114 FIRs under the MTP Act, 154 raids for alleged PCPNDT violations, 41 chemist shops sealed, and 395 MTP centres shut during the year.
  • A State Task Force formed in March 2025 under ACS (Health) Sudhir Rajpal held weekly reviews and coordinated actions across health, police, prosecution, WCD, FDA and district administrations.
  • Operational tactics included reverse tracking of higher-risk pregnancies by ASHA workers, tighter oversight of ultrasound clinics, and curbs on illegal MTP kit sales.
  • District data show sharp gains in Panchkula (971, up 56 points), Fatehabad (961) and Panipat (951), while Gurugram remained below the state average at 901 and Sonipat slipped to 894.