What reduction in the child sex ratio was
observed in Madhya Pradesh between 2001 and
2011
Answers
Explanation:
According to Census 2011, Madhya Pradesh and its neighbouring states show increasing trends of total sex ratio from Census 2001, except Gujarat where it has decreased marginally. Highest sex ratio is recorded in Chhattisgarh (991). ·
Some of the reasons for neglect of girl child and low child sex ratio are son preference and the belief that it is only the son who can perform the last rites, that lineage and inheritance runs through the male line, sons will look after parents in old age, men are the bread winners etc. Exorbitant dowry demand is another reason for female foeticide/infanticide. Small family norm coupled with easy availability of sex determination tests may be a catalyst in the declining child sex ratio, further facilitated by easy availability of Pre-conception sex selection facilities.
This was stated by Shri Ghulam Nabi Azad, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha today.