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The Pre-conception and Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition
of Sex Selection) Act 2003
Need for a legal initiative
Dismal Picture
Is Sex selection a health Issue
Yes It is as much a health issue as it is a social issue
bull Repeated abortions for a SON adversely affect the sexual and reproductive health of womenbull It also adversely impacts mental health of women as they are normally blamed for their inability to produce a sonbull Sex selection is also an ethical issue and needs to be viewed in the light of medical ethics
The Pre-conception and Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of
Sex Selection) Act 2003
bull To provide for the prohibition of sex selection before or after conception
bull For regulation of pre-natal diagnostic techniques for the purposes of detecting abnormalities or metabolic disorders or chromosomal abnormalities or certain congenital malformations or sex-linked disorders
bull The prevention of their misuse for sex determination leading to female foeticide and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto
Pre-natal diagnostic procedures
All gynaecological or obstetrical or medical procedures such as
bull 1048576Ultrasonography
bull 1048576Foetoscopy
bull 1048576Taking or removing samples of amniotic fluid chorionic villi blood any tissue fluid of a man or a woman before or after conception for being sent to a Genetic Laboratory or Genetic Clinic for conducting any type of analysis or pre-natal diagnostic tests for selection of sex before or after conception
Pre-natal diagnostic tests bull 1048576Ultrasonography
bull 1048576Test or analysis of Amniotic fluid Chorionic villi Blood Any tissue Fluid of any pregnant woman or conceptus conducted to detect
ndash 1048576 Genetic disorders
ndash 1048576 Metabolic disorders
ndash 1048576 Chromosomal abnormalities
ndash 1048576 Congenital anomalies
bull 1048576 Haemoglobinopathies
bull PNDT can be conducted only by clinics registered under the Act
Salient Features Of The ACT
bull Use of PNDT only allowed on medical grounds amp not for determination of sex
bull No person conducting prenatal diagnostic procedure shall communicate to pregnant women or her relatives the sex of the foetus by words or signs or any other method
bullClients and their relatives asking for sex determination are also punishable
Salient Features Of The ACT
bull Clinics involved in advertisement (conducting sex determination) are liable for punishment
bullDeclaration on each report that heshe has neither detected nor disclosed the sex of foetus to pregnant woman or to any body
bull Offence under PNDT are cognizable non-bailable and non compoundable
Registration is Mandatory
bull All bodies under the PC ampPNDT Act namely Genetic Counselling Centre Genetic Laboratory or Genetic Clinic cannot function unless registered
bull The requirement of registration is mandatory whether the body is government private voluntary honorary part-time contractual or consultative
Procedure for Registration
Every application for registration shall be made
bull To the Chief Medical Officer of the district
bull or any other medical officer constituted as an Appropriate Authority
Who is Appropriate Authority under the Act
bull State Level Additional Director (Family Welfare)
bull District Level Civil SurgeonMedical Officer of Health
bull Taluka Level Medical Superintendent
bull To seek amp consider advise of advisory Committee
bull To grant suspend or cancel registration
Functions of Appropriate Authority
bull To enforce standard prescribed and to supervise
bull To investigate complaints and take actions
Functions of Appropriate Authority
bull To take actions on recommendations of advisory committee
bull To take appropriate legal actions
bull To initiate independent investigations
bull To create public awareness
It is mandatory for everybody registered under this Act to display
the certificate of registration at a conspicuous place in such centre
laboratory or clinic
Maintenance of records by USG centers
Declaration on each report that heshe has neither detected nor disclosed the sex of foetus
Declaration of pregnant woman that she does not want to know sex of the foetus
Report to be sent by 5th of every month to appropriate authority
Records to be made available to appropriate authority for inspection
All records to be preserved for two years
Powers Of Appropriate Authority
RegistrationRenewal of registration of Institutions
Seal and Seize if the center is unrecognized
Cancellation or Suspension of Registration
Summoning
Cognizance of offence ndash Court shall take cognizance of an offence on complaint made by Appropriate Authority or authorized person
Who Can Make A Complaint
bull The Appropriate Authority concerned
bull Any officer authorized in this behalf by the Central Government or State Government or the Appropriate Authority
bull A person who has given notice of at least 15 days to the Appropriate Authority of the alleged offence and of his intention to make a complaint in the court ie if the Appropriate Authority fails to take action on the complaint made by a person on the lapse of 15 days that person can directly approach the court
Who Can Make A Complaint
bull Every public spirited person can activate the PCampPNDT law for the violation of the same and heshe can seek the assistance of a lawyer or an NGO Even a group of persons can file a complaint together
bull The offence under the Act shall be tried only in a court of the Metropolitan Magistrate or a Judicial Magistrate of the First Class
Common Arguments
It is choice of individual clients what is wrong if couple choose to have a son
Response Strong desire to have a son puts tremendous psychological pressure on women Obsession for boys can lead to domestic violence with women bearing the brunt for her inability to produce a male child This can also lead to desertion andor bigamy
Common Arguments
By Sex selection and elimination of Girls I would only be increasing their value and position in society
bull Response With declining sex ratio practices like polyandry selling of brides violence against women denial of their basic rights trafficking of girls will increase
bull Declining Sex Ratio in other states have not led to womenrsquos empowerment on the other hand instances of violence and crime against women are steadily increasing
Common Arguments
Only couples with two or more daughters go for sex selection therefore it does not affect overall sex ratio
bull Response This is misleading bull Had this been true sex ratio of girls would
not have gone down drastically
Common Arguments
It is more humane to eliminate a female foetus rather than subjugate her to life of discrimination
Response By this logic it would be justifiable to eliminate poor amp handicapped people The girl child is not a problem the practice of sex selection is a problem
Common Arguments
As a medical professional I am not duty bound to talk on social issues
Response Are we not part of society and are affected by good or bad practices of society
HOW CAN YOU IMPACT SEX SELECTION
Be vigilant towards misuse of technology and morally pressurize doctors indulging in Sex selection
Take initiatives to break silence around this issue
Stop sympathizing with perpetrators
Counsel vulnerable couples amp link with local NGO for community support
Value and celebrate the girl childrsquos life in your family and community
Advocate to promote positive image of girl child
Strictly Abide by the PCPNDT Act
Need for a legal initiative
Dismal Picture
Is Sex selection a health Issue
Yes It is as much a health issue as it is a social issue
bull Repeated abortions for a SON adversely affect the sexual and reproductive health of womenbull It also adversely impacts mental health of women as they are normally blamed for their inability to produce a sonbull Sex selection is also an ethical issue and needs to be viewed in the light of medical ethics
The Pre-conception and Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of
Sex Selection) Act 2003
bull To provide for the prohibition of sex selection before or after conception
bull For regulation of pre-natal diagnostic techniques for the purposes of detecting abnormalities or metabolic disorders or chromosomal abnormalities or certain congenital malformations or sex-linked disorders
bull The prevention of their misuse for sex determination leading to female foeticide and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto
Pre-natal diagnostic procedures
All gynaecological or obstetrical or medical procedures such as
bull 1048576Ultrasonography
bull 1048576Foetoscopy
bull 1048576Taking or removing samples of amniotic fluid chorionic villi blood any tissue fluid of a man or a woman before or after conception for being sent to a Genetic Laboratory or Genetic Clinic for conducting any type of analysis or pre-natal diagnostic tests for selection of sex before or after conception
Pre-natal diagnostic tests bull 1048576Ultrasonography
bull 1048576Test or analysis of Amniotic fluid Chorionic villi Blood Any tissue Fluid of any pregnant woman or conceptus conducted to detect
ndash 1048576 Genetic disorders
ndash 1048576 Metabolic disorders
ndash 1048576 Chromosomal abnormalities
ndash 1048576 Congenital anomalies
bull 1048576 Haemoglobinopathies
bull PNDT can be conducted only by clinics registered under the Act
Salient Features Of The ACT
bull Use of PNDT only allowed on medical grounds amp not for determination of sex
bull No person conducting prenatal diagnostic procedure shall communicate to pregnant women or her relatives the sex of the foetus by words or signs or any other method
bullClients and their relatives asking for sex determination are also punishable
Salient Features Of The ACT
bull Clinics involved in advertisement (conducting sex determination) are liable for punishment
bullDeclaration on each report that heshe has neither detected nor disclosed the sex of foetus to pregnant woman or to any body
bull Offence under PNDT are cognizable non-bailable and non compoundable
Registration is Mandatory
bull All bodies under the PC ampPNDT Act namely Genetic Counselling Centre Genetic Laboratory or Genetic Clinic cannot function unless registered
bull The requirement of registration is mandatory whether the body is government private voluntary honorary part-time contractual or consultative
Procedure for Registration
Every application for registration shall be made
bull To the Chief Medical Officer of the district
bull or any other medical officer constituted as an Appropriate Authority
Who is Appropriate Authority under the Act
bull State Level Additional Director (Family Welfare)
bull District Level Civil SurgeonMedical Officer of Health
bull Taluka Level Medical Superintendent
bull To seek amp consider advise of advisory Committee
bull To grant suspend or cancel registration
Functions of Appropriate Authority
bull To enforce standard prescribed and to supervise
bull To investigate complaints and take actions
Functions of Appropriate Authority
bull To take actions on recommendations of advisory committee
bull To take appropriate legal actions
bull To initiate independent investigations
bull To create public awareness
It is mandatory for everybody registered under this Act to display
the certificate of registration at a conspicuous place in such centre
laboratory or clinic
Maintenance of records by USG centers
Declaration on each report that heshe has neither detected nor disclosed the sex of foetus
Declaration of pregnant woman that she does not want to know sex of the foetus
Report to be sent by 5th of every month to appropriate authority
Records to be made available to appropriate authority for inspection
All records to be preserved for two years
Powers Of Appropriate Authority
RegistrationRenewal of registration of Institutions
Seal and Seize if the center is unrecognized
Cancellation or Suspension of Registration
Summoning
Cognizance of offence ndash Court shall take cognizance of an offence on complaint made by Appropriate Authority or authorized person
Who Can Make A Complaint
bull The Appropriate Authority concerned
bull Any officer authorized in this behalf by the Central Government or State Government or the Appropriate Authority
bull A person who has given notice of at least 15 days to the Appropriate Authority of the alleged offence and of his intention to make a complaint in the court ie if the Appropriate Authority fails to take action on the complaint made by a person on the lapse of 15 days that person can directly approach the court
Who Can Make A Complaint
bull Every public spirited person can activate the PCampPNDT law for the violation of the same and heshe can seek the assistance of a lawyer or an NGO Even a group of persons can file a complaint together
bull The offence under the Act shall be tried only in a court of the Metropolitan Magistrate or a Judicial Magistrate of the First Class
Common Arguments
It is choice of individual clients what is wrong if couple choose to have a son
Response Strong desire to have a son puts tremendous psychological pressure on women Obsession for boys can lead to domestic violence with women bearing the brunt for her inability to produce a male child This can also lead to desertion andor bigamy
Common Arguments
By Sex selection and elimination of Girls I would only be increasing their value and position in society
bull Response With declining sex ratio practices like polyandry selling of brides violence against women denial of their basic rights trafficking of girls will increase
bull Declining Sex Ratio in other states have not led to womenrsquos empowerment on the other hand instances of violence and crime against women are steadily increasing
Common Arguments
Only couples with two or more daughters go for sex selection therefore it does not affect overall sex ratio
bull Response This is misleading bull Had this been true sex ratio of girls would
not have gone down drastically
Common Arguments
It is more humane to eliminate a female foetus rather than subjugate her to life of discrimination
Response By this logic it would be justifiable to eliminate poor amp handicapped people The girl child is not a problem the practice of sex selection is a problem
Common Arguments
As a medical professional I am not duty bound to talk on social issues
Response Are we not part of society and are affected by good or bad practices of society
HOW CAN YOU IMPACT SEX SELECTION
Be vigilant towards misuse of technology and morally pressurize doctors indulging in Sex selection
Take initiatives to break silence around this issue
Stop sympathizing with perpetrators
Counsel vulnerable couples amp link with local NGO for community support
Value and celebrate the girl childrsquos life in your family and community
Advocate to promote positive image of girl child
Strictly Abide by the PCPNDT Act
Dismal Picture
Is Sex selection a health Issue
Yes It is as much a health issue as it is a social issue
bull Repeated abortions for a SON adversely affect the sexual and reproductive health of womenbull It also adversely impacts mental health of women as they are normally blamed for their inability to produce a sonbull Sex selection is also an ethical issue and needs to be viewed in the light of medical ethics
The Pre-conception and Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of
Sex Selection) Act 2003
bull To provide for the prohibition of sex selection before or after conception
bull For regulation of pre-natal diagnostic techniques for the purposes of detecting abnormalities or metabolic disorders or chromosomal abnormalities or certain congenital malformations or sex-linked disorders
bull The prevention of their misuse for sex determination leading to female foeticide and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto
Pre-natal diagnostic procedures
All gynaecological or obstetrical or medical procedures such as
bull 1048576Ultrasonography
bull 1048576Foetoscopy
bull 1048576Taking or removing samples of amniotic fluid chorionic villi blood any tissue fluid of a man or a woman before or after conception for being sent to a Genetic Laboratory or Genetic Clinic for conducting any type of analysis or pre-natal diagnostic tests for selection of sex before or after conception
Pre-natal diagnostic tests bull 1048576Ultrasonography
bull 1048576Test or analysis of Amniotic fluid Chorionic villi Blood Any tissue Fluid of any pregnant woman or conceptus conducted to detect
ndash 1048576 Genetic disorders
ndash 1048576 Metabolic disorders
ndash 1048576 Chromosomal abnormalities
ndash 1048576 Congenital anomalies
bull 1048576 Haemoglobinopathies
bull PNDT can be conducted only by clinics registered under the Act
Salient Features Of The ACT
bull Use of PNDT only allowed on medical grounds amp not for determination of sex
bull No person conducting prenatal diagnostic procedure shall communicate to pregnant women or her relatives the sex of the foetus by words or signs or any other method
bullClients and their relatives asking for sex determination are also punishable
Salient Features Of The ACT
bull Clinics involved in advertisement (conducting sex determination) are liable for punishment
bullDeclaration on each report that heshe has neither detected nor disclosed the sex of foetus to pregnant woman or to any body
bull Offence under PNDT are cognizable non-bailable and non compoundable
Registration is Mandatory
bull All bodies under the PC ampPNDT Act namely Genetic Counselling Centre Genetic Laboratory or Genetic Clinic cannot function unless registered
bull The requirement of registration is mandatory whether the body is government private voluntary honorary part-time contractual or consultative
Procedure for Registration
Every application for registration shall be made
bull To the Chief Medical Officer of the district
bull or any other medical officer constituted as an Appropriate Authority
Who is Appropriate Authority under the Act
bull State Level Additional Director (Family Welfare)
bull District Level Civil SurgeonMedical Officer of Health
bull Taluka Level Medical Superintendent
bull To seek amp consider advise of advisory Committee
bull To grant suspend or cancel registration
Functions of Appropriate Authority
bull To enforce standard prescribed and to supervise
bull To investigate complaints and take actions
Functions of Appropriate Authority
bull To take actions on recommendations of advisory committee
bull To take appropriate legal actions
bull To initiate independent investigations
bull To create public awareness
It is mandatory for everybody registered under this Act to display
the certificate of registration at a conspicuous place in such centre
laboratory or clinic
Maintenance of records by USG centers
Declaration on each report that heshe has neither detected nor disclosed the sex of foetus
Declaration of pregnant woman that she does not want to know sex of the foetus
Report to be sent by 5th of every month to appropriate authority
Records to be made available to appropriate authority for inspection
All records to be preserved for two years
Powers Of Appropriate Authority
RegistrationRenewal of registration of Institutions
Seal and Seize if the center is unrecognized
Cancellation or Suspension of Registration
Summoning
Cognizance of offence ndash Court shall take cognizance of an offence on complaint made by Appropriate Authority or authorized person
Who Can Make A Complaint
bull The Appropriate Authority concerned
bull Any officer authorized in this behalf by the Central Government or State Government or the Appropriate Authority
bull A person who has given notice of at least 15 days to the Appropriate Authority of the alleged offence and of his intention to make a complaint in the court ie if the Appropriate Authority fails to take action on the complaint made by a person on the lapse of 15 days that person can directly approach the court
Who Can Make A Complaint
bull Every public spirited person can activate the PCampPNDT law for the violation of the same and heshe can seek the assistance of a lawyer or an NGO Even a group of persons can file a complaint together
bull The offence under the Act shall be tried only in a court of the Metropolitan Magistrate or a Judicial Magistrate of the First Class
Common Arguments
It is choice of individual clients what is wrong if couple choose to have a son
Response Strong desire to have a son puts tremendous psychological pressure on women Obsession for boys can lead to domestic violence with women bearing the brunt for her inability to produce a male child This can also lead to desertion andor bigamy
Common Arguments
By Sex selection and elimination of Girls I would only be increasing their value and position in society
bull Response With declining sex ratio practices like polyandry selling of brides violence against women denial of their basic rights trafficking of girls will increase
bull Declining Sex Ratio in other states have not led to womenrsquos empowerment on the other hand instances of violence and crime against women are steadily increasing
Common Arguments
Only couples with two or more daughters go for sex selection therefore it does not affect overall sex ratio
bull Response This is misleading bull Had this been true sex ratio of girls would
not have gone down drastically
Common Arguments
It is more humane to eliminate a female foetus rather than subjugate her to life of discrimination
Response By this logic it would be justifiable to eliminate poor amp handicapped people The girl child is not a problem the practice of sex selection is a problem
Common Arguments
As a medical professional I am not duty bound to talk on social issues
Response Are we not part of society and are affected by good or bad practices of society
HOW CAN YOU IMPACT SEX SELECTION
Be vigilant towards misuse of technology and morally pressurize doctors indulging in Sex selection
Take initiatives to break silence around this issue
Stop sympathizing with perpetrators
Counsel vulnerable couples amp link with local NGO for community support
Value and celebrate the girl childrsquos life in your family and community
Advocate to promote positive image of girl child
Strictly Abide by the PCPNDT Act
Is Sex selection a health Issue
Yes It is as much a health issue as it is a social issue
bull Repeated abortions for a SON adversely affect the sexual and reproductive health of womenbull It also adversely impacts mental health of women as they are normally blamed for their inability to produce a sonbull Sex selection is also an ethical issue and needs to be viewed in the light of medical ethics
The Pre-conception and Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of
Sex Selection) Act 2003
bull To provide for the prohibition of sex selection before or after conception
bull For regulation of pre-natal diagnostic techniques for the purposes of detecting abnormalities or metabolic disorders or chromosomal abnormalities or certain congenital malformations or sex-linked disorders
bull The prevention of their misuse for sex determination leading to female foeticide and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto
Pre-natal diagnostic procedures
All gynaecological or obstetrical or medical procedures such as
bull 1048576Ultrasonography
bull 1048576Foetoscopy
bull 1048576Taking or removing samples of amniotic fluid chorionic villi blood any tissue fluid of a man or a woman before or after conception for being sent to a Genetic Laboratory or Genetic Clinic for conducting any type of analysis or pre-natal diagnostic tests for selection of sex before or after conception
Pre-natal diagnostic tests bull 1048576Ultrasonography
bull 1048576Test or analysis of Amniotic fluid Chorionic villi Blood Any tissue Fluid of any pregnant woman or conceptus conducted to detect
ndash 1048576 Genetic disorders
ndash 1048576 Metabolic disorders
ndash 1048576 Chromosomal abnormalities
ndash 1048576 Congenital anomalies
bull 1048576 Haemoglobinopathies
bull PNDT can be conducted only by clinics registered under the Act
Salient Features Of The ACT
bull Use of PNDT only allowed on medical grounds amp not for determination of sex
bull No person conducting prenatal diagnostic procedure shall communicate to pregnant women or her relatives the sex of the foetus by words or signs or any other method
bullClients and their relatives asking for sex determination are also punishable
Salient Features Of The ACT
bull Clinics involved in advertisement (conducting sex determination) are liable for punishment
bullDeclaration on each report that heshe has neither detected nor disclosed the sex of foetus to pregnant woman or to any body
bull Offence under PNDT are cognizable non-bailable and non compoundable
Registration is Mandatory
bull All bodies under the PC ampPNDT Act namely Genetic Counselling Centre Genetic Laboratory or Genetic Clinic cannot function unless registered
bull The requirement of registration is mandatory whether the body is government private voluntary honorary part-time contractual or consultative
Procedure for Registration
Every application for registration shall be made
bull To the Chief Medical Officer of the district
bull or any other medical officer constituted as an Appropriate Authority
Who is Appropriate Authority under the Act
bull State Level Additional Director (Family Welfare)
bull District Level Civil SurgeonMedical Officer of Health
bull Taluka Level Medical Superintendent
bull To seek amp consider advise of advisory Committee
bull To grant suspend or cancel registration
Functions of Appropriate Authority
bull To enforce standard prescribed and to supervise
bull To investigate complaints and take actions
Functions of Appropriate Authority
bull To take actions on recommendations of advisory committee
bull To take appropriate legal actions
bull To initiate independent investigations
bull To create public awareness
It is mandatory for everybody registered under this Act to display
the certificate of registration at a conspicuous place in such centre
laboratory or clinic
Maintenance of records by USG centers
Declaration on each report that heshe has neither detected nor disclosed the sex of foetus
Declaration of pregnant woman that she does not want to know sex of the foetus
Report to be sent by 5th of every month to appropriate authority
Records to be made available to appropriate authority for inspection
All records to be preserved for two years
Powers Of Appropriate Authority
RegistrationRenewal of registration of Institutions
Seal and Seize if the center is unrecognized
Cancellation or Suspension of Registration
Summoning
Cognizance of offence ndash Court shall take cognizance of an offence on complaint made by Appropriate Authority or authorized person
Who Can Make A Complaint
bull The Appropriate Authority concerned
bull Any officer authorized in this behalf by the Central Government or State Government or the Appropriate Authority
bull A person who has given notice of at least 15 days to the Appropriate Authority of the alleged offence and of his intention to make a complaint in the court ie if the Appropriate Authority fails to take action on the complaint made by a person on the lapse of 15 days that person can directly approach the court
Who Can Make A Complaint
bull Every public spirited person can activate the PCampPNDT law for the violation of the same and heshe can seek the assistance of a lawyer or an NGO Even a group of persons can file a complaint together
bull The offence under the Act shall be tried only in a court of the Metropolitan Magistrate or a Judicial Magistrate of the First Class
Common Arguments
It is choice of individual clients what is wrong if couple choose to have a son
Response Strong desire to have a son puts tremendous psychological pressure on women Obsession for boys can lead to domestic violence with women bearing the brunt for her inability to produce a male child This can also lead to desertion andor bigamy
Common Arguments
By Sex selection and elimination of Girls I would only be increasing their value and position in society
bull Response With declining sex ratio practices like polyandry selling of brides violence against women denial of their basic rights trafficking of girls will increase
bull Declining Sex Ratio in other states have not led to womenrsquos empowerment on the other hand instances of violence and crime against women are steadily increasing
Common Arguments
Only couples with two or more daughters go for sex selection therefore it does not affect overall sex ratio
bull Response This is misleading bull Had this been true sex ratio of girls would
not have gone down drastically
Common Arguments
It is more humane to eliminate a female foetus rather than subjugate her to life of discrimination
Response By this logic it would be justifiable to eliminate poor amp handicapped people The girl child is not a problem the practice of sex selection is a problem
Common Arguments
As a medical professional I am not duty bound to talk on social issues
Response Are we not part of society and are affected by good or bad practices of society
HOW CAN YOU IMPACT SEX SELECTION
Be vigilant towards misuse of technology and morally pressurize doctors indulging in Sex selection
Take initiatives to break silence around this issue
Stop sympathizing with perpetrators
Counsel vulnerable couples amp link with local NGO for community support
Value and celebrate the girl childrsquos life in your family and community
Advocate to promote positive image of girl child
Strictly Abide by the PCPNDT Act
The Pre-conception and Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of
Sex Selection) Act 2003
bull To provide for the prohibition of sex selection before or after conception
bull For regulation of pre-natal diagnostic techniques for the purposes of detecting abnormalities or metabolic disorders or chromosomal abnormalities or certain congenital malformations or sex-linked disorders
bull The prevention of their misuse for sex determination leading to female foeticide and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto
Pre-natal diagnostic procedures
All gynaecological or obstetrical or medical procedures such as
bull 1048576Ultrasonography
bull 1048576Foetoscopy
bull 1048576Taking or removing samples of amniotic fluid chorionic villi blood any tissue fluid of a man or a woman before or after conception for being sent to a Genetic Laboratory or Genetic Clinic for conducting any type of analysis or pre-natal diagnostic tests for selection of sex before or after conception
Pre-natal diagnostic tests bull 1048576Ultrasonography
bull 1048576Test or analysis of Amniotic fluid Chorionic villi Blood Any tissue Fluid of any pregnant woman or conceptus conducted to detect
ndash 1048576 Genetic disorders
ndash 1048576 Metabolic disorders
ndash 1048576 Chromosomal abnormalities
ndash 1048576 Congenital anomalies
bull 1048576 Haemoglobinopathies
bull PNDT can be conducted only by clinics registered under the Act
Salient Features Of The ACT
bull Use of PNDT only allowed on medical grounds amp not for determination of sex
bull No person conducting prenatal diagnostic procedure shall communicate to pregnant women or her relatives the sex of the foetus by words or signs or any other method
bullClients and their relatives asking for sex determination are also punishable
Salient Features Of The ACT
bull Clinics involved in advertisement (conducting sex determination) are liable for punishment
bullDeclaration on each report that heshe has neither detected nor disclosed the sex of foetus to pregnant woman or to any body
bull Offence under PNDT are cognizable non-bailable and non compoundable
Registration is Mandatory
bull All bodies under the PC ampPNDT Act namely Genetic Counselling Centre Genetic Laboratory or Genetic Clinic cannot function unless registered
bull The requirement of registration is mandatory whether the body is government private voluntary honorary part-time contractual or consultative
Procedure for Registration
Every application for registration shall be made
bull To the Chief Medical Officer of the district
bull or any other medical officer constituted as an Appropriate Authority
Who is Appropriate Authority under the Act
bull State Level Additional Director (Family Welfare)
bull District Level Civil SurgeonMedical Officer of Health
bull Taluka Level Medical Superintendent
bull To seek amp consider advise of advisory Committee
bull To grant suspend or cancel registration
Functions of Appropriate Authority
bull To enforce standard prescribed and to supervise
bull To investigate complaints and take actions
Functions of Appropriate Authority
bull To take actions on recommendations of advisory committee
bull To take appropriate legal actions
bull To initiate independent investigations
bull To create public awareness
It is mandatory for everybody registered under this Act to display
the certificate of registration at a conspicuous place in such centre
laboratory or clinic
Maintenance of records by USG centers
Declaration on each report that heshe has neither detected nor disclosed the sex of foetus
Declaration of pregnant woman that she does not want to know sex of the foetus
Report to be sent by 5th of every month to appropriate authority
Records to be made available to appropriate authority for inspection
All records to be preserved for two years
Powers Of Appropriate Authority
RegistrationRenewal of registration of Institutions
Seal and Seize if the center is unrecognized
Cancellation or Suspension of Registration
Summoning
Cognizance of offence ndash Court shall take cognizance of an offence on complaint made by Appropriate Authority or authorized person
Who Can Make A Complaint
bull The Appropriate Authority concerned
bull Any officer authorized in this behalf by the Central Government or State Government or the Appropriate Authority
bull A person who has given notice of at least 15 days to the Appropriate Authority of the alleged offence and of his intention to make a complaint in the court ie if the Appropriate Authority fails to take action on the complaint made by a person on the lapse of 15 days that person can directly approach the court
Who Can Make A Complaint
bull Every public spirited person can activate the PCampPNDT law for the violation of the same and heshe can seek the assistance of a lawyer or an NGO Even a group of persons can file a complaint together
bull The offence under the Act shall be tried only in a court of the Metropolitan Magistrate or a Judicial Magistrate of the First Class
Common Arguments
It is choice of individual clients what is wrong if couple choose to have a son
Response Strong desire to have a son puts tremendous psychological pressure on women Obsession for boys can lead to domestic violence with women bearing the brunt for her inability to produce a male child This can also lead to desertion andor bigamy
Common Arguments
By Sex selection and elimination of Girls I would only be increasing their value and position in society
bull Response With declining sex ratio practices like polyandry selling of brides violence against women denial of their basic rights trafficking of girls will increase
bull Declining Sex Ratio in other states have not led to womenrsquos empowerment on the other hand instances of violence and crime against women are steadily increasing
Common Arguments
Only couples with two or more daughters go for sex selection therefore it does not affect overall sex ratio
bull Response This is misleading bull Had this been true sex ratio of girls would
not have gone down drastically
Common Arguments
It is more humane to eliminate a female foetus rather than subjugate her to life of discrimination
Response By this logic it would be justifiable to eliminate poor amp handicapped people The girl child is not a problem the practice of sex selection is a problem
Common Arguments
As a medical professional I am not duty bound to talk on social issues
Response Are we not part of society and are affected by good or bad practices of society
HOW CAN YOU IMPACT SEX SELECTION
Be vigilant towards misuse of technology and morally pressurize doctors indulging in Sex selection
Take initiatives to break silence around this issue
Stop sympathizing with perpetrators
Counsel vulnerable couples amp link with local NGO for community support
Value and celebrate the girl childrsquos life in your family and community
Advocate to promote positive image of girl child
Strictly Abide by the PCPNDT Act
Pre-natal diagnostic procedures
All gynaecological or obstetrical or medical procedures such as
bull 1048576Ultrasonography
bull 1048576Foetoscopy
bull 1048576Taking or removing samples of amniotic fluid chorionic villi blood any tissue fluid of a man or a woman before or after conception for being sent to a Genetic Laboratory or Genetic Clinic for conducting any type of analysis or pre-natal diagnostic tests for selection of sex before or after conception
Pre-natal diagnostic tests bull 1048576Ultrasonography
bull 1048576Test or analysis of Amniotic fluid Chorionic villi Blood Any tissue Fluid of any pregnant woman or conceptus conducted to detect
ndash 1048576 Genetic disorders
ndash 1048576 Metabolic disorders
ndash 1048576 Chromosomal abnormalities
ndash 1048576 Congenital anomalies
bull 1048576 Haemoglobinopathies
bull PNDT can be conducted only by clinics registered under the Act
Salient Features Of The ACT
bull Use of PNDT only allowed on medical grounds amp not for determination of sex
bull No person conducting prenatal diagnostic procedure shall communicate to pregnant women or her relatives the sex of the foetus by words or signs or any other method
bullClients and their relatives asking for sex determination are also punishable
Salient Features Of The ACT
bull Clinics involved in advertisement (conducting sex determination) are liable for punishment
bullDeclaration on each report that heshe has neither detected nor disclosed the sex of foetus to pregnant woman or to any body
bull Offence under PNDT are cognizable non-bailable and non compoundable
Registration is Mandatory
bull All bodies under the PC ampPNDT Act namely Genetic Counselling Centre Genetic Laboratory or Genetic Clinic cannot function unless registered
bull The requirement of registration is mandatory whether the body is government private voluntary honorary part-time contractual or consultative
Procedure for Registration
Every application for registration shall be made
bull To the Chief Medical Officer of the district
bull or any other medical officer constituted as an Appropriate Authority
Who is Appropriate Authority under the Act
bull State Level Additional Director (Family Welfare)
bull District Level Civil SurgeonMedical Officer of Health
bull Taluka Level Medical Superintendent
bull To seek amp consider advise of advisory Committee
bull To grant suspend or cancel registration
Functions of Appropriate Authority
bull To enforce standard prescribed and to supervise
bull To investigate complaints and take actions
Functions of Appropriate Authority
bull To take actions on recommendations of advisory committee
bull To take appropriate legal actions
bull To initiate independent investigations
bull To create public awareness
It is mandatory for everybody registered under this Act to display
the certificate of registration at a conspicuous place in such centre
laboratory or clinic
Maintenance of records by USG centers
Declaration on each report that heshe has neither detected nor disclosed the sex of foetus
Declaration of pregnant woman that she does not want to know sex of the foetus
Report to be sent by 5th of every month to appropriate authority
Records to be made available to appropriate authority for inspection
All records to be preserved for two years
Powers Of Appropriate Authority
RegistrationRenewal of registration of Institutions
Seal and Seize if the center is unrecognized
Cancellation or Suspension of Registration
Summoning
Cognizance of offence ndash Court shall take cognizance of an offence on complaint made by Appropriate Authority or authorized person
Who Can Make A Complaint
bull The Appropriate Authority concerned
bull Any officer authorized in this behalf by the Central Government or State Government or the Appropriate Authority
bull A person who has given notice of at least 15 days to the Appropriate Authority of the alleged offence and of his intention to make a complaint in the court ie if the Appropriate Authority fails to take action on the complaint made by a person on the lapse of 15 days that person can directly approach the court
Who Can Make A Complaint
bull Every public spirited person can activate the PCampPNDT law for the violation of the same and heshe can seek the assistance of a lawyer or an NGO Even a group of persons can file a complaint together
bull The offence under the Act shall be tried only in a court of the Metropolitan Magistrate or a Judicial Magistrate of the First Class
Common Arguments
It is choice of individual clients what is wrong if couple choose to have a son
Response Strong desire to have a son puts tremendous psychological pressure on women Obsession for boys can lead to domestic violence with women bearing the brunt for her inability to produce a male child This can also lead to desertion andor bigamy
Common Arguments
By Sex selection and elimination of Girls I would only be increasing their value and position in society
bull Response With declining sex ratio practices like polyandry selling of brides violence against women denial of their basic rights trafficking of girls will increase
bull Declining Sex Ratio in other states have not led to womenrsquos empowerment on the other hand instances of violence and crime against women are steadily increasing
Common Arguments
Only couples with two or more daughters go for sex selection therefore it does not affect overall sex ratio
bull Response This is misleading bull Had this been true sex ratio of girls would
not have gone down drastically
Common Arguments
It is more humane to eliminate a female foetus rather than subjugate her to life of discrimination
Response By this logic it would be justifiable to eliminate poor amp handicapped people The girl child is not a problem the practice of sex selection is a problem
Common Arguments
As a medical professional I am not duty bound to talk on social issues
Response Are we not part of society and are affected by good or bad practices of society
HOW CAN YOU IMPACT SEX SELECTION
Be vigilant towards misuse of technology and morally pressurize doctors indulging in Sex selection
Take initiatives to break silence around this issue
Stop sympathizing with perpetrators
Counsel vulnerable couples amp link with local NGO for community support
Value and celebrate the girl childrsquos life in your family and community
Advocate to promote positive image of girl child
Strictly Abide by the PCPNDT Act
Pre-natal diagnostic tests bull 1048576Ultrasonography
bull 1048576Test or analysis of Amniotic fluid Chorionic villi Blood Any tissue Fluid of any pregnant woman or conceptus conducted to detect
ndash 1048576 Genetic disorders
ndash 1048576 Metabolic disorders
ndash 1048576 Chromosomal abnormalities
ndash 1048576 Congenital anomalies
bull 1048576 Haemoglobinopathies
bull PNDT can be conducted only by clinics registered under the Act
Salient Features Of The ACT
bull Use of PNDT only allowed on medical grounds amp not for determination of sex
bull No person conducting prenatal diagnostic procedure shall communicate to pregnant women or her relatives the sex of the foetus by words or signs or any other method
bullClients and their relatives asking for sex determination are also punishable
Salient Features Of The ACT
bull Clinics involved in advertisement (conducting sex determination) are liable for punishment
bullDeclaration on each report that heshe has neither detected nor disclosed the sex of foetus to pregnant woman or to any body
bull Offence under PNDT are cognizable non-bailable and non compoundable
Registration is Mandatory
bull All bodies under the PC ampPNDT Act namely Genetic Counselling Centre Genetic Laboratory or Genetic Clinic cannot function unless registered
bull The requirement of registration is mandatory whether the body is government private voluntary honorary part-time contractual or consultative
Procedure for Registration
Every application for registration shall be made
bull To the Chief Medical Officer of the district
bull or any other medical officer constituted as an Appropriate Authority
Who is Appropriate Authority under the Act
bull State Level Additional Director (Family Welfare)
bull District Level Civil SurgeonMedical Officer of Health
bull Taluka Level Medical Superintendent
bull To seek amp consider advise of advisory Committee
bull To grant suspend or cancel registration
Functions of Appropriate Authority
bull To enforce standard prescribed and to supervise
bull To investigate complaints and take actions
Functions of Appropriate Authority
bull To take actions on recommendations of advisory committee
bull To take appropriate legal actions
bull To initiate independent investigations
bull To create public awareness
It is mandatory for everybody registered under this Act to display
the certificate of registration at a conspicuous place in such centre
laboratory or clinic
Maintenance of records by USG centers
Declaration on each report that heshe has neither detected nor disclosed the sex of foetus
Declaration of pregnant woman that she does not want to know sex of the foetus
Report to be sent by 5th of every month to appropriate authority
Records to be made available to appropriate authority for inspection
All records to be preserved for two years
Powers Of Appropriate Authority
RegistrationRenewal of registration of Institutions
Seal and Seize if the center is unrecognized
Cancellation or Suspension of Registration
Summoning
Cognizance of offence ndash Court shall take cognizance of an offence on complaint made by Appropriate Authority or authorized person
Who Can Make A Complaint
bull The Appropriate Authority concerned
bull Any officer authorized in this behalf by the Central Government or State Government or the Appropriate Authority
bull A person who has given notice of at least 15 days to the Appropriate Authority of the alleged offence and of his intention to make a complaint in the court ie if the Appropriate Authority fails to take action on the complaint made by a person on the lapse of 15 days that person can directly approach the court
Who Can Make A Complaint
bull Every public spirited person can activate the PCampPNDT law for the violation of the same and heshe can seek the assistance of a lawyer or an NGO Even a group of persons can file a complaint together
bull The offence under the Act shall be tried only in a court of the Metropolitan Magistrate or a Judicial Magistrate of the First Class
Common Arguments
It is choice of individual clients what is wrong if couple choose to have a son
Response Strong desire to have a son puts tremendous psychological pressure on women Obsession for boys can lead to domestic violence with women bearing the brunt for her inability to produce a male child This can also lead to desertion andor bigamy
Common Arguments
By Sex selection and elimination of Girls I would only be increasing their value and position in society
bull Response With declining sex ratio practices like polyandry selling of brides violence against women denial of their basic rights trafficking of girls will increase
bull Declining Sex Ratio in other states have not led to womenrsquos empowerment on the other hand instances of violence and crime against women are steadily increasing
Common Arguments
Only couples with two or more daughters go for sex selection therefore it does not affect overall sex ratio
bull Response This is misleading bull Had this been true sex ratio of girls would
not have gone down drastically
Common Arguments
It is more humane to eliminate a female foetus rather than subjugate her to life of discrimination
Response By this logic it would be justifiable to eliminate poor amp handicapped people The girl child is not a problem the practice of sex selection is a problem
Common Arguments
As a medical professional I am not duty bound to talk on social issues
Response Are we not part of society and are affected by good or bad practices of society
HOW CAN YOU IMPACT SEX SELECTION
Be vigilant towards misuse of technology and morally pressurize doctors indulging in Sex selection
Take initiatives to break silence around this issue
Stop sympathizing with perpetrators
Counsel vulnerable couples amp link with local NGO for community support
Value and celebrate the girl childrsquos life in your family and community
Advocate to promote positive image of girl child
Strictly Abide by the PCPNDT Act
bull PNDT can be conducted only by clinics registered under the Act
Salient Features Of The ACT
bull Use of PNDT only allowed on medical grounds amp not for determination of sex
bull No person conducting prenatal diagnostic procedure shall communicate to pregnant women or her relatives the sex of the foetus by words or signs or any other method
bullClients and their relatives asking for sex determination are also punishable
Salient Features Of The ACT
bull Clinics involved in advertisement (conducting sex determination) are liable for punishment
bullDeclaration on each report that heshe has neither detected nor disclosed the sex of foetus to pregnant woman or to any body
bull Offence under PNDT are cognizable non-bailable and non compoundable
Registration is Mandatory
bull All bodies under the PC ampPNDT Act namely Genetic Counselling Centre Genetic Laboratory or Genetic Clinic cannot function unless registered
bull The requirement of registration is mandatory whether the body is government private voluntary honorary part-time contractual or consultative
Procedure for Registration
Every application for registration shall be made
bull To the Chief Medical Officer of the district
bull or any other medical officer constituted as an Appropriate Authority
Who is Appropriate Authority under the Act
bull State Level Additional Director (Family Welfare)
bull District Level Civil SurgeonMedical Officer of Health
bull Taluka Level Medical Superintendent
bull To seek amp consider advise of advisory Committee
bull To grant suspend or cancel registration
Functions of Appropriate Authority
bull To enforce standard prescribed and to supervise
bull To investigate complaints and take actions
Functions of Appropriate Authority
bull To take actions on recommendations of advisory committee
bull To take appropriate legal actions
bull To initiate independent investigations
bull To create public awareness
It is mandatory for everybody registered under this Act to display
the certificate of registration at a conspicuous place in such centre
laboratory or clinic
Maintenance of records by USG centers
Declaration on each report that heshe has neither detected nor disclosed the sex of foetus
Declaration of pregnant woman that she does not want to know sex of the foetus
Report to be sent by 5th of every month to appropriate authority
Records to be made available to appropriate authority for inspection
All records to be preserved for two years
Powers Of Appropriate Authority
RegistrationRenewal of registration of Institutions
Seal and Seize if the center is unrecognized
Cancellation or Suspension of Registration
Summoning
Cognizance of offence ndash Court shall take cognizance of an offence on complaint made by Appropriate Authority or authorized person
Who Can Make A Complaint
bull The Appropriate Authority concerned
bull Any officer authorized in this behalf by the Central Government or State Government or the Appropriate Authority
bull A person who has given notice of at least 15 days to the Appropriate Authority of the alleged offence and of his intention to make a complaint in the court ie if the Appropriate Authority fails to take action on the complaint made by a person on the lapse of 15 days that person can directly approach the court
Who Can Make A Complaint
bull Every public spirited person can activate the PCampPNDT law for the violation of the same and heshe can seek the assistance of a lawyer or an NGO Even a group of persons can file a complaint together
bull The offence under the Act shall be tried only in a court of the Metropolitan Magistrate or a Judicial Magistrate of the First Class
Common Arguments
It is choice of individual clients what is wrong if couple choose to have a son
Response Strong desire to have a son puts tremendous psychological pressure on women Obsession for boys can lead to domestic violence with women bearing the brunt for her inability to produce a male child This can also lead to desertion andor bigamy
Common Arguments
By Sex selection and elimination of Girls I would only be increasing their value and position in society
bull Response With declining sex ratio practices like polyandry selling of brides violence against women denial of their basic rights trafficking of girls will increase
bull Declining Sex Ratio in other states have not led to womenrsquos empowerment on the other hand instances of violence and crime against women are steadily increasing
Common Arguments
Only couples with two or more daughters go for sex selection therefore it does not affect overall sex ratio
bull Response This is misleading bull Had this been true sex ratio of girls would
not have gone down drastically
Common Arguments
It is more humane to eliminate a female foetus rather than subjugate her to life of discrimination
Response By this logic it would be justifiable to eliminate poor amp handicapped people The girl child is not a problem the practice of sex selection is a problem
Common Arguments
As a medical professional I am not duty bound to talk on social issues
Response Are we not part of society and are affected by good or bad practices of society
HOW CAN YOU IMPACT SEX SELECTION
Be vigilant towards misuse of technology and morally pressurize doctors indulging in Sex selection
Take initiatives to break silence around this issue
Stop sympathizing with perpetrators
Counsel vulnerable couples amp link with local NGO for community support
Value and celebrate the girl childrsquos life in your family and community
Advocate to promote positive image of girl child
Strictly Abide by the PCPNDT Act
bullClients and their relatives asking for sex determination are also punishable
Salient Features Of The ACT
bull Clinics involved in advertisement (conducting sex determination) are liable for punishment
bullDeclaration on each report that heshe has neither detected nor disclosed the sex of foetus to pregnant woman or to any body
bull Offence under PNDT are cognizable non-bailable and non compoundable
Registration is Mandatory
bull All bodies under the PC ampPNDT Act namely Genetic Counselling Centre Genetic Laboratory or Genetic Clinic cannot function unless registered
bull The requirement of registration is mandatory whether the body is government private voluntary honorary part-time contractual or consultative
Procedure for Registration
Every application for registration shall be made
bull To the Chief Medical Officer of the district
bull or any other medical officer constituted as an Appropriate Authority
Who is Appropriate Authority under the Act
bull State Level Additional Director (Family Welfare)
bull District Level Civil SurgeonMedical Officer of Health
bull Taluka Level Medical Superintendent
bull To seek amp consider advise of advisory Committee
bull To grant suspend or cancel registration
Functions of Appropriate Authority
bull To enforce standard prescribed and to supervise
bull To investigate complaints and take actions
Functions of Appropriate Authority
bull To take actions on recommendations of advisory committee
bull To take appropriate legal actions
bull To initiate independent investigations
bull To create public awareness
It is mandatory for everybody registered under this Act to display
the certificate of registration at a conspicuous place in such centre
laboratory or clinic
Maintenance of records by USG centers
Declaration on each report that heshe has neither detected nor disclosed the sex of foetus
Declaration of pregnant woman that she does not want to know sex of the foetus
Report to be sent by 5th of every month to appropriate authority
Records to be made available to appropriate authority for inspection
All records to be preserved for two years
Powers Of Appropriate Authority
RegistrationRenewal of registration of Institutions
Seal and Seize if the center is unrecognized
Cancellation or Suspension of Registration
Summoning
Cognizance of offence ndash Court shall take cognizance of an offence on complaint made by Appropriate Authority or authorized person
Who Can Make A Complaint
bull The Appropriate Authority concerned
bull Any officer authorized in this behalf by the Central Government or State Government or the Appropriate Authority
bull A person who has given notice of at least 15 days to the Appropriate Authority of the alleged offence and of his intention to make a complaint in the court ie if the Appropriate Authority fails to take action on the complaint made by a person on the lapse of 15 days that person can directly approach the court
Who Can Make A Complaint
bull Every public spirited person can activate the PCampPNDT law for the violation of the same and heshe can seek the assistance of a lawyer or an NGO Even a group of persons can file a complaint together
bull The offence under the Act shall be tried only in a court of the Metropolitan Magistrate or a Judicial Magistrate of the First Class
Common Arguments
It is choice of individual clients what is wrong if couple choose to have a son
Response Strong desire to have a son puts tremendous psychological pressure on women Obsession for boys can lead to domestic violence with women bearing the brunt for her inability to produce a male child This can also lead to desertion andor bigamy
Common Arguments
By Sex selection and elimination of Girls I would only be increasing their value and position in society
bull Response With declining sex ratio practices like polyandry selling of brides violence against women denial of their basic rights trafficking of girls will increase
bull Declining Sex Ratio in other states have not led to womenrsquos empowerment on the other hand instances of violence and crime against women are steadily increasing
Common Arguments
Only couples with two or more daughters go for sex selection therefore it does not affect overall sex ratio
bull Response This is misleading bull Had this been true sex ratio of girls would
not have gone down drastically
Common Arguments
It is more humane to eliminate a female foetus rather than subjugate her to life of discrimination
Response By this logic it would be justifiable to eliminate poor amp handicapped people The girl child is not a problem the practice of sex selection is a problem
Common Arguments
As a medical professional I am not duty bound to talk on social issues
Response Are we not part of society and are affected by good or bad practices of society
HOW CAN YOU IMPACT SEX SELECTION
Be vigilant towards misuse of technology and morally pressurize doctors indulging in Sex selection
Take initiatives to break silence around this issue
Stop sympathizing with perpetrators
Counsel vulnerable couples amp link with local NGO for community support
Value and celebrate the girl childrsquos life in your family and community
Advocate to promote positive image of girl child
Strictly Abide by the PCPNDT Act
Registration is Mandatory
bull All bodies under the PC ampPNDT Act namely Genetic Counselling Centre Genetic Laboratory or Genetic Clinic cannot function unless registered
bull The requirement of registration is mandatory whether the body is government private voluntary honorary part-time contractual or consultative
Procedure for Registration
Every application for registration shall be made
bull To the Chief Medical Officer of the district
bull or any other medical officer constituted as an Appropriate Authority
Who is Appropriate Authority under the Act
bull State Level Additional Director (Family Welfare)
bull District Level Civil SurgeonMedical Officer of Health
bull Taluka Level Medical Superintendent
bull To seek amp consider advise of advisory Committee
bull To grant suspend or cancel registration
Functions of Appropriate Authority
bull To enforce standard prescribed and to supervise
bull To investigate complaints and take actions
Functions of Appropriate Authority
bull To take actions on recommendations of advisory committee
bull To take appropriate legal actions
bull To initiate independent investigations
bull To create public awareness
It is mandatory for everybody registered under this Act to display
the certificate of registration at a conspicuous place in such centre
laboratory or clinic
Maintenance of records by USG centers
Declaration on each report that heshe has neither detected nor disclosed the sex of foetus
Declaration of pregnant woman that she does not want to know sex of the foetus
Report to be sent by 5th of every month to appropriate authority
Records to be made available to appropriate authority for inspection
All records to be preserved for two years
Powers Of Appropriate Authority
RegistrationRenewal of registration of Institutions
Seal and Seize if the center is unrecognized
Cancellation or Suspension of Registration
Summoning
Cognizance of offence ndash Court shall take cognizance of an offence on complaint made by Appropriate Authority or authorized person
Who Can Make A Complaint
bull The Appropriate Authority concerned
bull Any officer authorized in this behalf by the Central Government or State Government or the Appropriate Authority
bull A person who has given notice of at least 15 days to the Appropriate Authority of the alleged offence and of his intention to make a complaint in the court ie if the Appropriate Authority fails to take action on the complaint made by a person on the lapse of 15 days that person can directly approach the court
Who Can Make A Complaint
bull Every public spirited person can activate the PCampPNDT law for the violation of the same and heshe can seek the assistance of a lawyer or an NGO Even a group of persons can file a complaint together
bull The offence under the Act shall be tried only in a court of the Metropolitan Magistrate or a Judicial Magistrate of the First Class
Common Arguments
It is choice of individual clients what is wrong if couple choose to have a son
Response Strong desire to have a son puts tremendous psychological pressure on women Obsession for boys can lead to domestic violence with women bearing the brunt for her inability to produce a male child This can also lead to desertion andor bigamy
Common Arguments
By Sex selection and elimination of Girls I would only be increasing their value and position in society
bull Response With declining sex ratio practices like polyandry selling of brides violence against women denial of their basic rights trafficking of girls will increase
bull Declining Sex Ratio in other states have not led to womenrsquos empowerment on the other hand instances of violence and crime against women are steadily increasing
Common Arguments
Only couples with two or more daughters go for sex selection therefore it does not affect overall sex ratio
bull Response This is misleading bull Had this been true sex ratio of girls would
not have gone down drastically
Common Arguments
It is more humane to eliminate a female foetus rather than subjugate her to life of discrimination
Response By this logic it would be justifiable to eliminate poor amp handicapped people The girl child is not a problem the practice of sex selection is a problem
Common Arguments
As a medical professional I am not duty bound to talk on social issues
Response Are we not part of society and are affected by good or bad practices of society
HOW CAN YOU IMPACT SEX SELECTION
Be vigilant towards misuse of technology and morally pressurize doctors indulging in Sex selection
Take initiatives to break silence around this issue
Stop sympathizing with perpetrators
Counsel vulnerable couples amp link with local NGO for community support
Value and celebrate the girl childrsquos life in your family and community
Advocate to promote positive image of girl child
Strictly Abide by the PCPNDT Act
Procedure for Registration
Every application for registration shall be made
bull To the Chief Medical Officer of the district
bull or any other medical officer constituted as an Appropriate Authority
Who is Appropriate Authority under the Act
bull State Level Additional Director (Family Welfare)
bull District Level Civil SurgeonMedical Officer of Health
bull Taluka Level Medical Superintendent
bull To seek amp consider advise of advisory Committee
bull To grant suspend or cancel registration
Functions of Appropriate Authority
bull To enforce standard prescribed and to supervise
bull To investigate complaints and take actions
Functions of Appropriate Authority
bull To take actions on recommendations of advisory committee
bull To take appropriate legal actions
bull To initiate independent investigations
bull To create public awareness
It is mandatory for everybody registered under this Act to display
the certificate of registration at a conspicuous place in such centre
laboratory or clinic
Maintenance of records by USG centers
Declaration on each report that heshe has neither detected nor disclosed the sex of foetus
Declaration of pregnant woman that she does not want to know sex of the foetus
Report to be sent by 5th of every month to appropriate authority
Records to be made available to appropriate authority for inspection
All records to be preserved for two years
Powers Of Appropriate Authority
RegistrationRenewal of registration of Institutions
Seal and Seize if the center is unrecognized
Cancellation or Suspension of Registration
Summoning
Cognizance of offence ndash Court shall take cognizance of an offence on complaint made by Appropriate Authority or authorized person
Who Can Make A Complaint
bull The Appropriate Authority concerned
bull Any officer authorized in this behalf by the Central Government or State Government or the Appropriate Authority
bull A person who has given notice of at least 15 days to the Appropriate Authority of the alleged offence and of his intention to make a complaint in the court ie if the Appropriate Authority fails to take action on the complaint made by a person on the lapse of 15 days that person can directly approach the court
Who Can Make A Complaint
bull Every public spirited person can activate the PCampPNDT law for the violation of the same and heshe can seek the assistance of a lawyer or an NGO Even a group of persons can file a complaint together
bull The offence under the Act shall be tried only in a court of the Metropolitan Magistrate or a Judicial Magistrate of the First Class
Common Arguments
It is choice of individual clients what is wrong if couple choose to have a son
Response Strong desire to have a son puts tremendous psychological pressure on women Obsession for boys can lead to domestic violence with women bearing the brunt for her inability to produce a male child This can also lead to desertion andor bigamy
Common Arguments
By Sex selection and elimination of Girls I would only be increasing their value and position in society
bull Response With declining sex ratio practices like polyandry selling of brides violence against women denial of their basic rights trafficking of girls will increase
bull Declining Sex Ratio in other states have not led to womenrsquos empowerment on the other hand instances of violence and crime against women are steadily increasing
Common Arguments
Only couples with two or more daughters go for sex selection therefore it does not affect overall sex ratio
bull Response This is misleading bull Had this been true sex ratio of girls would
not have gone down drastically
Common Arguments
It is more humane to eliminate a female foetus rather than subjugate her to life of discrimination
Response By this logic it would be justifiable to eliminate poor amp handicapped people The girl child is not a problem the practice of sex selection is a problem
Common Arguments
As a medical professional I am not duty bound to talk on social issues
Response Are we not part of society and are affected by good or bad practices of society
HOW CAN YOU IMPACT SEX SELECTION
Be vigilant towards misuse of technology and morally pressurize doctors indulging in Sex selection
Take initiatives to break silence around this issue
Stop sympathizing with perpetrators
Counsel vulnerable couples amp link with local NGO for community support
Value and celebrate the girl childrsquos life in your family and community
Advocate to promote positive image of girl child
Strictly Abide by the PCPNDT Act
Who is Appropriate Authority under the Act
bull State Level Additional Director (Family Welfare)
bull District Level Civil SurgeonMedical Officer of Health
bull Taluka Level Medical Superintendent
bull To seek amp consider advise of advisory Committee
bull To grant suspend or cancel registration
Functions of Appropriate Authority
bull To enforce standard prescribed and to supervise
bull To investigate complaints and take actions
Functions of Appropriate Authority
bull To take actions on recommendations of advisory committee
bull To take appropriate legal actions
bull To initiate independent investigations
bull To create public awareness
It is mandatory for everybody registered under this Act to display
the certificate of registration at a conspicuous place in such centre
laboratory or clinic
Maintenance of records by USG centers
Declaration on each report that heshe has neither detected nor disclosed the sex of foetus
Declaration of pregnant woman that she does not want to know sex of the foetus
Report to be sent by 5th of every month to appropriate authority
Records to be made available to appropriate authority for inspection
All records to be preserved for two years
Powers Of Appropriate Authority
RegistrationRenewal of registration of Institutions
Seal and Seize if the center is unrecognized
Cancellation or Suspension of Registration
Summoning
Cognizance of offence ndash Court shall take cognizance of an offence on complaint made by Appropriate Authority or authorized person
Who Can Make A Complaint
bull The Appropriate Authority concerned
bull Any officer authorized in this behalf by the Central Government or State Government or the Appropriate Authority
bull A person who has given notice of at least 15 days to the Appropriate Authority of the alleged offence and of his intention to make a complaint in the court ie if the Appropriate Authority fails to take action on the complaint made by a person on the lapse of 15 days that person can directly approach the court
Who Can Make A Complaint
bull Every public spirited person can activate the PCampPNDT law for the violation of the same and heshe can seek the assistance of a lawyer or an NGO Even a group of persons can file a complaint together
bull The offence under the Act shall be tried only in a court of the Metropolitan Magistrate or a Judicial Magistrate of the First Class
Common Arguments
It is choice of individual clients what is wrong if couple choose to have a son
Response Strong desire to have a son puts tremendous psychological pressure on women Obsession for boys can lead to domestic violence with women bearing the brunt for her inability to produce a male child This can also lead to desertion andor bigamy
Common Arguments
By Sex selection and elimination of Girls I would only be increasing their value and position in society
bull Response With declining sex ratio practices like polyandry selling of brides violence against women denial of their basic rights trafficking of girls will increase
bull Declining Sex Ratio in other states have not led to womenrsquos empowerment on the other hand instances of violence and crime against women are steadily increasing
Common Arguments
Only couples with two or more daughters go for sex selection therefore it does not affect overall sex ratio
bull Response This is misleading bull Had this been true sex ratio of girls would
not have gone down drastically
Common Arguments
It is more humane to eliminate a female foetus rather than subjugate her to life of discrimination
Response By this logic it would be justifiable to eliminate poor amp handicapped people The girl child is not a problem the practice of sex selection is a problem
Common Arguments
As a medical professional I am not duty bound to talk on social issues
Response Are we not part of society and are affected by good or bad practices of society
HOW CAN YOU IMPACT SEX SELECTION
Be vigilant towards misuse of technology and morally pressurize doctors indulging in Sex selection
Take initiatives to break silence around this issue
Stop sympathizing with perpetrators
Counsel vulnerable couples amp link with local NGO for community support
Value and celebrate the girl childrsquos life in your family and community
Advocate to promote positive image of girl child
Strictly Abide by the PCPNDT Act
bull To seek amp consider advise of advisory Committee
bull To grant suspend or cancel registration
Functions of Appropriate Authority
bull To enforce standard prescribed and to supervise
bull To investigate complaints and take actions
Functions of Appropriate Authority
bull To take actions on recommendations of advisory committee
bull To take appropriate legal actions
bull To initiate independent investigations
bull To create public awareness
It is mandatory for everybody registered under this Act to display
the certificate of registration at a conspicuous place in such centre
laboratory or clinic
Maintenance of records by USG centers
Declaration on each report that heshe has neither detected nor disclosed the sex of foetus
Declaration of pregnant woman that she does not want to know sex of the foetus
Report to be sent by 5th of every month to appropriate authority
Records to be made available to appropriate authority for inspection
All records to be preserved for two years
Powers Of Appropriate Authority
RegistrationRenewal of registration of Institutions
Seal and Seize if the center is unrecognized
Cancellation or Suspension of Registration
Summoning
Cognizance of offence ndash Court shall take cognizance of an offence on complaint made by Appropriate Authority or authorized person
Who Can Make A Complaint
bull The Appropriate Authority concerned
bull Any officer authorized in this behalf by the Central Government or State Government or the Appropriate Authority
bull A person who has given notice of at least 15 days to the Appropriate Authority of the alleged offence and of his intention to make a complaint in the court ie if the Appropriate Authority fails to take action on the complaint made by a person on the lapse of 15 days that person can directly approach the court
Who Can Make A Complaint
bull Every public spirited person can activate the PCampPNDT law for the violation of the same and heshe can seek the assistance of a lawyer or an NGO Even a group of persons can file a complaint together
bull The offence under the Act shall be tried only in a court of the Metropolitan Magistrate or a Judicial Magistrate of the First Class
Common Arguments
It is choice of individual clients what is wrong if couple choose to have a son
Response Strong desire to have a son puts tremendous psychological pressure on women Obsession for boys can lead to domestic violence with women bearing the brunt for her inability to produce a male child This can also lead to desertion andor bigamy
Common Arguments
By Sex selection and elimination of Girls I would only be increasing their value and position in society
bull Response With declining sex ratio practices like polyandry selling of brides violence against women denial of their basic rights trafficking of girls will increase
bull Declining Sex Ratio in other states have not led to womenrsquos empowerment on the other hand instances of violence and crime against women are steadily increasing
Common Arguments
Only couples with two or more daughters go for sex selection therefore it does not affect overall sex ratio
bull Response This is misleading bull Had this been true sex ratio of girls would
not have gone down drastically
Common Arguments
It is more humane to eliminate a female foetus rather than subjugate her to life of discrimination
Response By this logic it would be justifiable to eliminate poor amp handicapped people The girl child is not a problem the practice of sex selection is a problem
Common Arguments
As a medical professional I am not duty bound to talk on social issues
Response Are we not part of society and are affected by good or bad practices of society
HOW CAN YOU IMPACT SEX SELECTION
Be vigilant towards misuse of technology and morally pressurize doctors indulging in Sex selection
Take initiatives to break silence around this issue
Stop sympathizing with perpetrators
Counsel vulnerable couples amp link with local NGO for community support
Value and celebrate the girl childrsquos life in your family and community
Advocate to promote positive image of girl child
Strictly Abide by the PCPNDT Act
Functions of Appropriate Authority
bull To take actions on recommendations of advisory committee
bull To take appropriate legal actions
bull To initiate independent investigations
bull To create public awareness
It is mandatory for everybody registered under this Act to display
the certificate of registration at a conspicuous place in such centre
laboratory or clinic
Maintenance of records by USG centers
Declaration on each report that heshe has neither detected nor disclosed the sex of foetus
Declaration of pregnant woman that she does not want to know sex of the foetus
Report to be sent by 5th of every month to appropriate authority
Records to be made available to appropriate authority for inspection
All records to be preserved for two years
Powers Of Appropriate Authority
RegistrationRenewal of registration of Institutions
Seal and Seize if the center is unrecognized
Cancellation or Suspension of Registration
Summoning
Cognizance of offence ndash Court shall take cognizance of an offence on complaint made by Appropriate Authority or authorized person
Who Can Make A Complaint
bull The Appropriate Authority concerned
bull Any officer authorized in this behalf by the Central Government or State Government or the Appropriate Authority
bull A person who has given notice of at least 15 days to the Appropriate Authority of the alleged offence and of his intention to make a complaint in the court ie if the Appropriate Authority fails to take action on the complaint made by a person on the lapse of 15 days that person can directly approach the court
Who Can Make A Complaint
bull Every public spirited person can activate the PCampPNDT law for the violation of the same and heshe can seek the assistance of a lawyer or an NGO Even a group of persons can file a complaint together
bull The offence under the Act shall be tried only in a court of the Metropolitan Magistrate or a Judicial Magistrate of the First Class
Common Arguments
It is choice of individual clients what is wrong if couple choose to have a son
Response Strong desire to have a son puts tremendous psychological pressure on women Obsession for boys can lead to domestic violence with women bearing the brunt for her inability to produce a male child This can also lead to desertion andor bigamy
Common Arguments
By Sex selection and elimination of Girls I would only be increasing their value and position in society
bull Response With declining sex ratio practices like polyandry selling of brides violence against women denial of their basic rights trafficking of girls will increase
bull Declining Sex Ratio in other states have not led to womenrsquos empowerment on the other hand instances of violence and crime against women are steadily increasing
Common Arguments
Only couples with two or more daughters go for sex selection therefore it does not affect overall sex ratio
bull Response This is misleading bull Had this been true sex ratio of girls would
not have gone down drastically
Common Arguments
It is more humane to eliminate a female foetus rather than subjugate her to life of discrimination
Response By this logic it would be justifiable to eliminate poor amp handicapped people The girl child is not a problem the practice of sex selection is a problem
Common Arguments
As a medical professional I am not duty bound to talk on social issues
Response Are we not part of society and are affected by good or bad practices of society
HOW CAN YOU IMPACT SEX SELECTION
Be vigilant towards misuse of technology and morally pressurize doctors indulging in Sex selection
Take initiatives to break silence around this issue
Stop sympathizing with perpetrators
Counsel vulnerable couples amp link with local NGO for community support
Value and celebrate the girl childrsquos life in your family and community
Advocate to promote positive image of girl child
Strictly Abide by the PCPNDT Act
It is mandatory for everybody registered under this Act to display
the certificate of registration at a conspicuous place in such centre
laboratory or clinic
Maintenance of records by USG centers
Declaration on each report that heshe has neither detected nor disclosed the sex of foetus
Declaration of pregnant woman that she does not want to know sex of the foetus
Report to be sent by 5th of every month to appropriate authority
Records to be made available to appropriate authority for inspection
All records to be preserved for two years
Powers Of Appropriate Authority
RegistrationRenewal of registration of Institutions
Seal and Seize if the center is unrecognized
Cancellation or Suspension of Registration
Summoning
Cognizance of offence ndash Court shall take cognizance of an offence on complaint made by Appropriate Authority or authorized person
Who Can Make A Complaint
bull The Appropriate Authority concerned
bull Any officer authorized in this behalf by the Central Government or State Government or the Appropriate Authority
bull A person who has given notice of at least 15 days to the Appropriate Authority of the alleged offence and of his intention to make a complaint in the court ie if the Appropriate Authority fails to take action on the complaint made by a person on the lapse of 15 days that person can directly approach the court
Who Can Make A Complaint
bull Every public spirited person can activate the PCampPNDT law for the violation of the same and heshe can seek the assistance of a lawyer or an NGO Even a group of persons can file a complaint together
bull The offence under the Act shall be tried only in a court of the Metropolitan Magistrate or a Judicial Magistrate of the First Class
Common Arguments
It is choice of individual clients what is wrong if couple choose to have a son
Response Strong desire to have a son puts tremendous psychological pressure on women Obsession for boys can lead to domestic violence with women bearing the brunt for her inability to produce a male child This can also lead to desertion andor bigamy
Common Arguments
By Sex selection and elimination of Girls I would only be increasing their value and position in society
bull Response With declining sex ratio practices like polyandry selling of brides violence against women denial of their basic rights trafficking of girls will increase
bull Declining Sex Ratio in other states have not led to womenrsquos empowerment on the other hand instances of violence and crime against women are steadily increasing
Common Arguments
Only couples with two or more daughters go for sex selection therefore it does not affect overall sex ratio
bull Response This is misleading bull Had this been true sex ratio of girls would
not have gone down drastically
Common Arguments
It is more humane to eliminate a female foetus rather than subjugate her to life of discrimination
Response By this logic it would be justifiable to eliminate poor amp handicapped people The girl child is not a problem the practice of sex selection is a problem
Common Arguments
As a medical professional I am not duty bound to talk on social issues
Response Are we not part of society and are affected by good or bad practices of society
HOW CAN YOU IMPACT SEX SELECTION
Be vigilant towards misuse of technology and morally pressurize doctors indulging in Sex selection
Take initiatives to break silence around this issue
Stop sympathizing with perpetrators
Counsel vulnerable couples amp link with local NGO for community support
Value and celebrate the girl childrsquos life in your family and community
Advocate to promote positive image of girl child
Strictly Abide by the PCPNDT Act
Maintenance of records by USG centers
Declaration on each report that heshe has neither detected nor disclosed the sex of foetus
Declaration of pregnant woman that she does not want to know sex of the foetus
Report to be sent by 5th of every month to appropriate authority
Records to be made available to appropriate authority for inspection
All records to be preserved for two years
Powers Of Appropriate Authority
RegistrationRenewal of registration of Institutions
Seal and Seize if the center is unrecognized
Cancellation or Suspension of Registration
Summoning
Cognizance of offence ndash Court shall take cognizance of an offence on complaint made by Appropriate Authority or authorized person
Who Can Make A Complaint
bull The Appropriate Authority concerned
bull Any officer authorized in this behalf by the Central Government or State Government or the Appropriate Authority
bull A person who has given notice of at least 15 days to the Appropriate Authority of the alleged offence and of his intention to make a complaint in the court ie if the Appropriate Authority fails to take action on the complaint made by a person on the lapse of 15 days that person can directly approach the court
Who Can Make A Complaint
bull Every public spirited person can activate the PCampPNDT law for the violation of the same and heshe can seek the assistance of a lawyer or an NGO Even a group of persons can file a complaint together
bull The offence under the Act shall be tried only in a court of the Metropolitan Magistrate or a Judicial Magistrate of the First Class
Common Arguments
It is choice of individual clients what is wrong if couple choose to have a son
Response Strong desire to have a son puts tremendous psychological pressure on women Obsession for boys can lead to domestic violence with women bearing the brunt for her inability to produce a male child This can also lead to desertion andor bigamy
Common Arguments
By Sex selection and elimination of Girls I would only be increasing their value and position in society
bull Response With declining sex ratio practices like polyandry selling of brides violence against women denial of their basic rights trafficking of girls will increase
bull Declining Sex Ratio in other states have not led to womenrsquos empowerment on the other hand instances of violence and crime against women are steadily increasing
Common Arguments
Only couples with two or more daughters go for sex selection therefore it does not affect overall sex ratio
bull Response This is misleading bull Had this been true sex ratio of girls would
not have gone down drastically
Common Arguments
It is more humane to eliminate a female foetus rather than subjugate her to life of discrimination
Response By this logic it would be justifiable to eliminate poor amp handicapped people The girl child is not a problem the practice of sex selection is a problem
Common Arguments
As a medical professional I am not duty bound to talk on social issues
Response Are we not part of society and are affected by good or bad practices of society
HOW CAN YOU IMPACT SEX SELECTION
Be vigilant towards misuse of technology and morally pressurize doctors indulging in Sex selection
Take initiatives to break silence around this issue
Stop sympathizing with perpetrators
Counsel vulnerable couples amp link with local NGO for community support
Value and celebrate the girl childrsquos life in your family and community
Advocate to promote positive image of girl child
Strictly Abide by the PCPNDT Act
Powers Of Appropriate Authority
RegistrationRenewal of registration of Institutions
Seal and Seize if the center is unrecognized
Cancellation or Suspension of Registration
Summoning
Cognizance of offence ndash Court shall take cognizance of an offence on complaint made by Appropriate Authority or authorized person
Who Can Make A Complaint
bull The Appropriate Authority concerned
bull Any officer authorized in this behalf by the Central Government or State Government or the Appropriate Authority
bull A person who has given notice of at least 15 days to the Appropriate Authority of the alleged offence and of his intention to make a complaint in the court ie if the Appropriate Authority fails to take action on the complaint made by a person on the lapse of 15 days that person can directly approach the court
Who Can Make A Complaint
bull Every public spirited person can activate the PCampPNDT law for the violation of the same and heshe can seek the assistance of a lawyer or an NGO Even a group of persons can file a complaint together
bull The offence under the Act shall be tried only in a court of the Metropolitan Magistrate or a Judicial Magistrate of the First Class
Common Arguments
It is choice of individual clients what is wrong if couple choose to have a son
Response Strong desire to have a son puts tremendous psychological pressure on women Obsession for boys can lead to domestic violence with women bearing the brunt for her inability to produce a male child This can also lead to desertion andor bigamy
Common Arguments
By Sex selection and elimination of Girls I would only be increasing their value and position in society
bull Response With declining sex ratio practices like polyandry selling of brides violence against women denial of their basic rights trafficking of girls will increase
bull Declining Sex Ratio in other states have not led to womenrsquos empowerment on the other hand instances of violence and crime against women are steadily increasing
Common Arguments
Only couples with two or more daughters go for sex selection therefore it does not affect overall sex ratio
bull Response This is misleading bull Had this been true sex ratio of girls would
not have gone down drastically
Common Arguments
It is more humane to eliminate a female foetus rather than subjugate her to life of discrimination
Response By this logic it would be justifiable to eliminate poor amp handicapped people The girl child is not a problem the practice of sex selection is a problem
Common Arguments
As a medical professional I am not duty bound to talk on social issues
Response Are we not part of society and are affected by good or bad practices of society
HOW CAN YOU IMPACT SEX SELECTION
Be vigilant towards misuse of technology and morally pressurize doctors indulging in Sex selection
Take initiatives to break silence around this issue
Stop sympathizing with perpetrators
Counsel vulnerable couples amp link with local NGO for community support
Value and celebrate the girl childrsquos life in your family and community
Advocate to promote positive image of girl child
Strictly Abide by the PCPNDT Act
Who Can Make A Complaint
bull The Appropriate Authority concerned
bull Any officer authorized in this behalf by the Central Government or State Government or the Appropriate Authority
bull A person who has given notice of at least 15 days to the Appropriate Authority of the alleged offence and of his intention to make a complaint in the court ie if the Appropriate Authority fails to take action on the complaint made by a person on the lapse of 15 days that person can directly approach the court
Who Can Make A Complaint
bull Every public spirited person can activate the PCampPNDT law for the violation of the same and heshe can seek the assistance of a lawyer or an NGO Even a group of persons can file a complaint together
bull The offence under the Act shall be tried only in a court of the Metropolitan Magistrate or a Judicial Magistrate of the First Class
Common Arguments
It is choice of individual clients what is wrong if couple choose to have a son
Response Strong desire to have a son puts tremendous psychological pressure on women Obsession for boys can lead to domestic violence with women bearing the brunt for her inability to produce a male child This can also lead to desertion andor bigamy
Common Arguments
By Sex selection and elimination of Girls I would only be increasing their value and position in society
bull Response With declining sex ratio practices like polyandry selling of brides violence against women denial of their basic rights trafficking of girls will increase
bull Declining Sex Ratio in other states have not led to womenrsquos empowerment on the other hand instances of violence and crime against women are steadily increasing
Common Arguments
Only couples with two or more daughters go for sex selection therefore it does not affect overall sex ratio
bull Response This is misleading bull Had this been true sex ratio of girls would
not have gone down drastically
Common Arguments
It is more humane to eliminate a female foetus rather than subjugate her to life of discrimination
Response By this logic it would be justifiable to eliminate poor amp handicapped people The girl child is not a problem the practice of sex selection is a problem
Common Arguments
As a medical professional I am not duty bound to talk on social issues
Response Are we not part of society and are affected by good or bad practices of society
HOW CAN YOU IMPACT SEX SELECTION
Be vigilant towards misuse of technology and morally pressurize doctors indulging in Sex selection
Take initiatives to break silence around this issue
Stop sympathizing with perpetrators
Counsel vulnerable couples amp link with local NGO for community support
Value and celebrate the girl childrsquos life in your family and community
Advocate to promote positive image of girl child
Strictly Abide by the PCPNDT Act
Who Can Make A Complaint
bull Every public spirited person can activate the PCampPNDT law for the violation of the same and heshe can seek the assistance of a lawyer or an NGO Even a group of persons can file a complaint together
bull The offence under the Act shall be tried only in a court of the Metropolitan Magistrate or a Judicial Magistrate of the First Class
Common Arguments
It is choice of individual clients what is wrong if couple choose to have a son
Response Strong desire to have a son puts tremendous psychological pressure on women Obsession for boys can lead to domestic violence with women bearing the brunt for her inability to produce a male child This can also lead to desertion andor bigamy
Common Arguments
By Sex selection and elimination of Girls I would only be increasing their value and position in society
bull Response With declining sex ratio practices like polyandry selling of brides violence against women denial of their basic rights trafficking of girls will increase
bull Declining Sex Ratio in other states have not led to womenrsquos empowerment on the other hand instances of violence and crime against women are steadily increasing
Common Arguments
Only couples with two or more daughters go for sex selection therefore it does not affect overall sex ratio
bull Response This is misleading bull Had this been true sex ratio of girls would
not have gone down drastically
Common Arguments
It is more humane to eliminate a female foetus rather than subjugate her to life of discrimination
Response By this logic it would be justifiable to eliminate poor amp handicapped people The girl child is not a problem the practice of sex selection is a problem
Common Arguments
As a medical professional I am not duty bound to talk on social issues
Response Are we not part of society and are affected by good or bad practices of society
HOW CAN YOU IMPACT SEX SELECTION
Be vigilant towards misuse of technology and morally pressurize doctors indulging in Sex selection
Take initiatives to break silence around this issue
Stop sympathizing with perpetrators
Counsel vulnerable couples amp link with local NGO for community support
Value and celebrate the girl childrsquos life in your family and community
Advocate to promote positive image of girl child
Strictly Abide by the PCPNDT Act
Common Arguments
It is choice of individual clients what is wrong if couple choose to have a son
Response Strong desire to have a son puts tremendous psychological pressure on women Obsession for boys can lead to domestic violence with women bearing the brunt for her inability to produce a male child This can also lead to desertion andor bigamy
Common Arguments
By Sex selection and elimination of Girls I would only be increasing their value and position in society
bull Response With declining sex ratio practices like polyandry selling of brides violence against women denial of their basic rights trafficking of girls will increase
bull Declining Sex Ratio in other states have not led to womenrsquos empowerment on the other hand instances of violence and crime against women are steadily increasing
Common Arguments
Only couples with two or more daughters go for sex selection therefore it does not affect overall sex ratio
bull Response This is misleading bull Had this been true sex ratio of girls would
not have gone down drastically
Common Arguments
It is more humane to eliminate a female foetus rather than subjugate her to life of discrimination
Response By this logic it would be justifiable to eliminate poor amp handicapped people The girl child is not a problem the practice of sex selection is a problem
Common Arguments
As a medical professional I am not duty bound to talk on social issues
Response Are we not part of society and are affected by good or bad practices of society
HOW CAN YOU IMPACT SEX SELECTION
Be vigilant towards misuse of technology and morally pressurize doctors indulging in Sex selection
Take initiatives to break silence around this issue
Stop sympathizing with perpetrators
Counsel vulnerable couples amp link with local NGO for community support
Value and celebrate the girl childrsquos life in your family and community
Advocate to promote positive image of girl child
Strictly Abide by the PCPNDT Act
Common Arguments
By Sex selection and elimination of Girls I would only be increasing their value and position in society
bull Response With declining sex ratio practices like polyandry selling of brides violence against women denial of their basic rights trafficking of girls will increase
bull Declining Sex Ratio in other states have not led to womenrsquos empowerment on the other hand instances of violence and crime against women are steadily increasing
Common Arguments
Only couples with two or more daughters go for sex selection therefore it does not affect overall sex ratio
bull Response This is misleading bull Had this been true sex ratio of girls would
not have gone down drastically
Common Arguments
It is more humane to eliminate a female foetus rather than subjugate her to life of discrimination
Response By this logic it would be justifiable to eliminate poor amp handicapped people The girl child is not a problem the practice of sex selection is a problem
Common Arguments
As a medical professional I am not duty bound to talk on social issues
Response Are we not part of society and are affected by good or bad practices of society
HOW CAN YOU IMPACT SEX SELECTION
Be vigilant towards misuse of technology and morally pressurize doctors indulging in Sex selection
Take initiatives to break silence around this issue
Stop sympathizing with perpetrators
Counsel vulnerable couples amp link with local NGO for community support
Value and celebrate the girl childrsquos life in your family and community
Advocate to promote positive image of girl child
Strictly Abide by the PCPNDT Act
Common Arguments
Only couples with two or more daughters go for sex selection therefore it does not affect overall sex ratio
bull Response This is misleading bull Had this been true sex ratio of girls would
not have gone down drastically
Common Arguments
It is more humane to eliminate a female foetus rather than subjugate her to life of discrimination
Response By this logic it would be justifiable to eliminate poor amp handicapped people The girl child is not a problem the practice of sex selection is a problem
Common Arguments
As a medical professional I am not duty bound to talk on social issues
Response Are we not part of society and are affected by good or bad practices of society
HOW CAN YOU IMPACT SEX SELECTION
Be vigilant towards misuse of technology and morally pressurize doctors indulging in Sex selection
Take initiatives to break silence around this issue
Stop sympathizing with perpetrators
Counsel vulnerable couples amp link with local NGO for community support
Value and celebrate the girl childrsquos life in your family and community
Advocate to promote positive image of girl child
Strictly Abide by the PCPNDT Act
Common Arguments
It is more humane to eliminate a female foetus rather than subjugate her to life of discrimination
Response By this logic it would be justifiable to eliminate poor amp handicapped people The girl child is not a problem the practice of sex selection is a problem
Common Arguments
As a medical professional I am not duty bound to talk on social issues
Response Are we not part of society and are affected by good or bad practices of society
HOW CAN YOU IMPACT SEX SELECTION
Be vigilant towards misuse of technology and morally pressurize doctors indulging in Sex selection
Take initiatives to break silence around this issue
Stop sympathizing with perpetrators
Counsel vulnerable couples amp link with local NGO for community support
Value and celebrate the girl childrsquos life in your family and community
Advocate to promote positive image of girl child
Strictly Abide by the PCPNDT Act
Common Arguments
As a medical professional I am not duty bound to talk on social issues
Response Are we not part of society and are affected by good or bad practices of society
HOW CAN YOU IMPACT SEX SELECTION
Be vigilant towards misuse of technology and morally pressurize doctors indulging in Sex selection
Take initiatives to break silence around this issue
Stop sympathizing with perpetrators
Counsel vulnerable couples amp link with local NGO for community support
Value and celebrate the girl childrsquos life in your family and community
Advocate to promote positive image of girl child
Strictly Abide by the PCPNDT Act
HOW CAN YOU IMPACT SEX SELECTION
Be vigilant towards misuse of technology and morally pressurize doctors indulging in Sex selection
Take initiatives to break silence around this issue
Stop sympathizing with perpetrators
Counsel vulnerable couples amp link with local NGO for community support
Value and celebrate the girl childrsquos life in your family and community
Advocate to promote positive image of girl child
Strictly Abide by the PCPNDT Act
