4 Haryana doctors suspended over lapses in sex ratio monitoring

Chandigarh: The Haryana government on Monday suspended four doctors over alleged poor performance and failure to effectively monitor and implement measures aimed at improving the sex ratio in the state.

Additional Chief Secretary (Health) Sumita Misra has issued the suspension orders.

According to the order, those suspended with immediate effect include the senior medical officer (SMO) posted at Community Health Centre (CHC) Purkhas in Sonipat, the SMO at CHC Radaur in Yamunanagar, the SMO at CHC Chiri in Rohtak, and the Medical Officer at CHC Sehlang in Narnaul, reports PTI.

During the suspension period, the four officers will remain attached to the offices of Civil Surgeons in Rohtak, Ambala, Jhajjar and Rewari, according to the order.

“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 Haryana government has recently intensified its statewide campaign to improve the sex ratio and curb illegal sex determination practices.

Earlier, Misra directed district health authorities to launch stricter enforcement and awareness measures across all districts.

According to the PTI report, last week, she issued comprehensive directions to Civil Surgeons in the state and said that the Health Department is committed to ensuring effective implementation of the PC&PNDT Act and the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act to eliminate female foeticide and promote gender equality.

She directed all districts to significantly increase raids and inspections against illegal sex determination activities and strengthen surveillance mechanisms to identify and curb violations at the ground level.

The officer had emphasised that strict monitoring and swift action are essential to improving the sex ratio in the state.