Haryana’s Women and Child Development Minister Smt. Shruti Choudhry said after the launch of ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ campaign, there has been a significant increase in the sex ratio in Haryana. Now, the sex ratio in the state has reached 910 whereas in the year 2014, it was 871.
She was speaking at the closing ceremony of a three-day Chintan Shivir organized by the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD), Government of India, in Udaipur, Rajasthan today. The minister highlighted impressive programmes like ‘Mhari Laado’ radio abhiyaan, institutional delivery rate close to 95% and strong first trimester ANC registration at 85%. She emphasized Haryana's holistic approach towards maternal and child health.
She further said Haryana's new nutrition initiative ‘Mukhyamantri Doodh Uphaar Yojana’ has further reduced stunting and malnutrition rates. She said Haryana has made great progress in women and child development. Recently, Haryana was selected as one of the leading states in presenting its best practices.
She informed that the state's pioneering creche model has established a network of anganwadi-cum-creches and standalone creches that empower working mothers. The Women and Child Development Minister said these steps of the state government represent Haryana's visionary approach towards early childhood development and gender empowerment.
She stressed the need to re-imagine policies and revitalize strategies to ensure inclusive growth for every citizen.