Hisar reports drop in birth sex ratio, health officials worried

Health officials in Haryana's Hisar district are expressing concern after the sex ratio at birth (SRB) dipped from 921 girls per 1,000 boys at the close of 2025 to 895 during the first six months of 2026. According to officials, the figure saw a slight recovery to 902 by the end of July. To address the issue, the administration has stepped up surveillance efforts to prevent illegal sex determination tests and unauthorized abortions.

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