Sir,
This has reference to the news item ‘DDC reviews implementation of PC and PNDT Act’ DE July 26.
In view of the declining sex ratio in the State, it may be said here that PC & PNDT Act should be strictly implemented in the State to check misuse of technology to carry out sex selection test.
The declining sex ratio is a cause of concern for the society and it may have numerous ramifactions in the future in case this trend is not forthwith. The worst hit State Haryana is an excellent example in this regard. In Haryana, parents are a worried lot as they do not get brides for their sons in the State. Therefore, they go to other State for finding a bride.
Besides, declining sex ratio indicates our medieval mental set up rooted in discrimination against girl child. There is urgent need to change this mentality in case we, the citizens of this great nation do not take the risk of being labelled as obscurantists and illiterates in this modern world.
The administration has a key role to play in this matter by keeping a close watch over ultrasound clinics. Those indulging in illegal activities should be dealt with sternly according to law of the land.
Yours etc….
Ajay Sharma
Gandhi Nagar, Jammu
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