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Illegal Gender Tests Persist Despite Health Department Ban

In the quiet towns of Holta in Palampur and Nagrota Bagwan, an alarming and illegal trend has been observed.

Despite strict rules set by the health department, certain privately-owned clinics have been secretly and illegally conducting gender determination tests (Sex Determination Tests), especially near the Holta camp area in Palampur and Nagrota Bagwan, for an extended period, profiting immensely.

Shockingly, it appears that some high-ranking health officials are aware of these unlawful activities but are turning a blind eye.

This grave situation demands swift and decisive action. The dwindling ratio of female infants is already a grave concern in various parts of India, and these clinics are exacerbating the issue while capitalizing on the desperation of expectant parents.

It is imperative that the authorities promptly intervene to dismantle this illicit operation.

These clinics are not only violating the law but also taking advantage of emergency situations, compounding the suffering of families already grappling with health crises.

To preserve the integrity of our healthcare system and address the urgent problem of imbalanced gender ratios, stringent measures must be taken against those participating in this illegal practice.

Only by cracking down on these activities can we hope to reinstate a sense of justice and fairness in our society.

The unethical practice of gender determination tests is undermining the fundamental principles of fairness and equality in our healthcare system.

By illicitly providing information about an unborn child’s gender, these clinics are perpetuating gender-based discrimination and contributing to the existing gender imbalance in India.

To rectify this situation, health authorities must collaborate with law enforcement agencies to identify and prosecute the clinics and individuals involved.

Additionally, public awareness campaigns should be launched to educate expectant parents about the harms of such tests and the legal consequences for those who seek them.

The persistence of illegal gender determination tests in Holta and Nagrota Bagwan is a grave issue that demands immediate attention and action.

By enforcing the law, holding wrongdoers accountable, and raising awareness, we can work towards a society where gender equality and fairness prevail in our healthcare system and beyond.