Chandigarh: In a significant step towards strengthening the campaign against illegal sex determination, Haryana Additional Chief Secretary, Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Sumita Misra has initiated efforts to further enhance inter-state cooperation with Uttar Pradesh under the PC&PNDT Act.
In a letter addressed to Uttar Pradesh Additional Chief Secretary (Medical Health and Family Welfare) Amit Kumar Ghosh, Dr Misra underscored the shared commitment of both states towards improving the sex ratio at birth and advancing the objectives of the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao campaign. She emphasized that coordinated enforcement and administrative support are essential to eliminate illegal practices that threaten the rights and dignity of the girl child.
Highlighting Haryana’s sustained and proactive enforcement strategy, Dr. Misra noted that the state’s PC&PNDT teams have been consistently conducting decoy operations and raids against illegal operators involved in sex determination activities. Between January 2024 and March 2026, Haryana carried out 84 such raids, including 37 operations in Uttar Pradesh, reflecting the state’s determination to pursue offenders even beyond its borders.
She acknowledged the valuable support extended by several district administrations in Uttar Pradesh and stressed that stronger institutional coordination between district authorities, police and health departments can further enhance the effectiveness of enforcement actions. Such cooperation, she said, is vital for successful raids, registration of FIRs, prosecution of offenders and securing convictions under the law.
Dr. Misra requested the Uttar Pradesh government to issue appropriate directions to District Magistrates and Chief Medical Officers in districts adjoining Haryana so that visiting PC&PNDT teams receive prompt administrative and police assistance whenever required. She also emphasized the need for sustained follow-up of court cases arising from such operations to ensure that offenders are brought to justice.
Officers said the initiative reflects Haryana’s zero-tolerance approach towards illegal sex determination and its commitment to protecting the girl child through robust enforcement, public awareness and inter-state collaboration. The Health Department believes that stronger coordination between neighbouring states will help dismantle illegal networks more effectively and contribute to further improvement in the sex ratio at birth.
