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Health
Haryana Birth Sex Ratio Falls Below 900 in 11 Districts in H1 2026
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 06 Aug 2026, 09:33 AM
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Data from the state health department shows that in the first half of 2026, the sex ratio at birth in 11 districts of Haryana dropped below 900 girls per 1000 boys.
The Haryana Health Department released data indicating that the sex ratio at birth fell below 900 girls per 1000 boys in 11 districts during the first half of 2026.
The report, part of the state’s regular monitoring of birth statistics, highlights a decline in the proportion of female newborns in these districts.
While the data do not specify causes, the figures raise concerns about ongoing gender imbalance issues that have historically affected the state.
Officials have not yet announced specific interventions, but the findings are expected to prompt further investigation and policy review.
The report, part of the state’s regular monitoring of birth statistics, highlights a decline in the proportion of female newborns in these districts.
While the data do not specify causes, the figures raise concerns about ongoing gender imbalance issues that have historically affected the state.
Officials have not yet announced specific interventions, but the findings are expected to prompt further investigation and policy review.