Haryana Achieves Sex-Ratio Target Of 2020, Sets Bigger Target For 2021

Haryana has achieved its 2020’s target of sex-ratio at birth (SRB) despite COVID-19 challenges. Assisted by 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' programme, the state SRB for 2020 stood at 922 female births per 1000 males. While the 2014 figure recorded a SRB of 914, statistics of 2019 improved to record 923, decade highest for Haryana. Calling it an outstanding achievement, CM Manohar Lal Khattar has set a target of 935+ SRB for 2021.