Four medical officers, including three senior officials, were suspended by the Haryana government on Monday over alleged lapses in monitoring steps aimed at improving the sex ratio in the state. The suspension orders were issued by Additional Chief Secretary (Health) Sumita Misra.
As per the order, those suspended with immediate effect include Dr Tina Anand, Senior Medical Officer (SMO) posted at Community Health Centre (CHC) Purkhas in Sonipat, Dr Vijay Parmar, SMO at CHC Radaur in Yamunanagar, Dr Satpal, SMO at CHC Chiri in Rohtak, and Dr Prabha, Medical Officer at CHC Sehlang in Narnaul.
The order stated that during the suspension period, all four officers will be attached to the offices of Civil Surgeons in Rohtak, Ambala, Jhajjar, and Rewari.
"The government has also initiated disciplinary proceedings against the officers under Rule 7 of the Haryana Civil Services (Punishment and Appeal) Rules, 2016, against these officers for poor performance and failure to ensure effective monitoring and implementation of measures relating to improvement of sex ratio", the order stated.
The sex ratio at birth (SRB) in Haryana for the first four months of the current year dropped to 898 girls per 1,000 boys. In 2025, the sex ratio for the full year stood at 923, which was the highest recorded in the state.
In the first four months of this year, several districts including Sonipat, Rohtak, and Yamunanagar recorded sex ratio at birth below the 900 mark. However, districts like Karnal recorded a sex ratio at birth of 968, while Faridabad recorded 932, among the better-performing districts.
The Haryana government has recently stepped up its statewide campaign to improve the sex ratio and stop illegal sex determination practices.
Additional Chief Secretary (Health) Sumita Misra had ordered district health officials to initiate stricter enforcement and awareness drives in all districts.
Last week, Misra issued detailed instructions to Civil Surgeons and said the Health Department is committed to strict implementation of the PC&PNDT Act and the MTP Act to prevent female foeticide and promote gender equality.
She also directed districts to increase raids and inspections against illegal sex determination activities and strengthen monitoring systems at the ground level.
She emphasised that strict supervision and quick action are necessary to improve the sex ratio in the state.
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