Over 2100 cases filed to check female foeticide: JP Nadda

NEW DELHI: In the drive against female foeticide, various state governments have filed 2152 cases, secured 306 convictions and sealed and seized 1,573 ultrasound machines for violation of the PC & PNDT Act, the Rajya Sabha was informed today.

Health Minister JP Nadda said the registration of 100 medical professionals convicted under the Act has been suspended or cancelled by concerned state medical councils.

Replying to supplementaries during Question Hour in the Upper House, he said "doctors are acted upon and action is taken against family members also" and added that corrective action was being taken to improve the sex ratio.

"Sex Ratio has improved from 1991 to 2001 and till now. Much more needs to be done. We cannot say we are satisfied. It has to be done more exhaustively. Whatever improvements are suggested by members, we will see to it that they are incorporated," Nadda said.

He also said that the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), which compiles data of criminal cases including female foeticide, has categorised it as a separate category since 2014.

"As per NCRB, a total of 50 cases have been reported under female foeticide across the country in 2014," he said.