The imbalance has raised the possibility of sex-selective abortions or the killing of girl children that may be occurring in these villages.
New Delhi: In 132 villages in Uttarkashi, a district in the state of Uttarakhand, no girl children were born in the last three months, according to a report in the Times of India. The only children born here were boys, 216 of them.
The imbalance has raised the possibility of sex-selective abortions or the killing of girl children that may be occurring in these villages. The situation is “suspicious and has highlighted female foeticide”, said Uttarkashi’s district magistrate Ashish Chauhan.
“We will monitor the data and activities of all these villages for next six months and will take strict action against ASHA workers if the situation does not improve. Moreover, we will also take legal action against the family who will be found guilty,” said Chauhan.
These 132 villages have been marked for investigation and intervention by the local government. ASHA workers have been asked to pay more attention here.
Over the last three months, there were 51 deliveries in Dunda block, 49 in Bhatwari block, 47 in Naugaun, 29 in Mori, 23 in Chinyalisaur and 17 in Purola. But no girl child was born anywhere.
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