DR. JOSHI CALLS FOR STRINGENT PUNISHMENT TO SEX DETERMINATION
TESTS
The Minister for Human Resource Development,
Dr. Murli Manohar Joshi has called for stringent punishment to
sex determination tests. Despite restrictions, trade in this heinous
crime continues to thrive in different parts of the country and
such clinics are mushrooming all around. Law alone cannot help
banish this sinful activity, as it needs greater societal awareness.
Dr. Joshi was releasing here today a book "Pregnancy, Birth and
Child Care" written by Dr. Sharda Jain.
Speaking about the importance of
healthy mother and healthy child in national progress, Dr. Joshi
said the problem of malnutrition especially of children and young
mothers is a great challenge to the country. The Government has
taken a number of measures including the launching of national
mission on nutrition, special programmes for young married women,
pregnant mothers and children as well as focussed schemes for
people living below poverty line. Young women should be made aware
that it is necessary to have good health, before bearing children.
Dr. Joshi also spoke of the Charter of Rights for Children, equal
treatment of boys and girls, banishing child marriage totally
and equal educational opportunities for girl child.
