Arunachal Pradesh records best sex ratio; I’m an extremely proud man, says Kiren Rijiju
First Published: 17th November, 2020 21:22 IST
Arunachal Pradesh has recorded the best sex ratio in the country compared to other states as per the 2018 report on “vital statistics of India based on the Civil Registration
Arunachal Pradesh has recorded the best sex ratio in the country compared to other states as per the 2018 report on “vital statistics of India based on the Civil Registration System.
The sex ratio at birth is the number of females born per thousand males.
Arunachal Pradesh recorded 1,084 females born per thousand males, followed by Nagaland (965), Mizoram (964), Kerala (963), and Karnataka (957).
Expressing his happiness on Twitter, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju wrote, “I’m an extremely proud man! My home State, Arunachal Pradesh is the only State in India which has more females born than males in the entire country. With 1,084 females born per 1000 males, we have shown our preference for female child & gender equality.”
After Kiren Rijiju took to social media mentioning Arunachal’s better female birth ratio, State Health Minister Alo Libang speaking on the same lines stated that the census for 2021 is yet to be out.
Libang said that Arunachal Pradesh has the record of giving equal importance to both male and female child. He also informed that there is no sex selection in Arunachal, unlike many other Indian states.
The State Health Minister also spoke on the rate of crimes against women and children in the State with reference to the recent death case wherein a husband was involved in killing his pregnant wife.
The ratio was determined on the basis of data provided by 30 States and Union Territories. The worst was reported in Manipur (757), Lakshadweep (839) and Daman & Diu (877), Punjab (896) and Gujarat (896).
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma inspects installation of waste segregation machine in Tura
06th May 2024Live Rain, haistorm in Meghalaya: CM Conrad instructs DDMAs to distribute urgent relief materials
06th May 2024Live Heavy rain and hailstorm batter Manipur: over 15000 houses damaged, govt provides relief materials
06th May 2024Live Watch | Team India’s T20 World Cup jersey unveiled in magnificent style in Dharamsala
06th May 2024WE RECOMMEND
Tributes paid to APPSC paper leak whistleblower Gyamar Padang on 1st death anniversary
PAJSC chairman Techi Puru said that he does not see any hope regarding the ongoing probe into the APPSC paper leak case which came to light after Padang filed an FIR with the police.
05th May 2024Arunachal: Baritlum Ama first from Mishmi tribe to be appointed GM of OIL, CM Khandu congratulates
Baritlum Ama’s appointment to such a crucial role in the prestigious Oil India organization has been defined as a breakthrough achievement for his state.
04th May 202410 Arunachal atheletes to represent India at 8th Asian Ju-Jitsu Championship-2024
10 athletes from the state have been selected by the Ju-Jitsu Association of India to represent India in the 8th Asian Ju-Jitsu Championship-2024 in Abu Dhabi, UAE, from May 1 to May 8.
04th May 2024Stapled Visa row: Arunachal Olympics Association seeks intervention of Indian Olympic Association (IOA)
In a representation addressed to IOA President PT Usha, the AOA has requested that the matter be discussed with the Asian Olympic Committee and the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
02nd May 2024Arunachal’s Toko Takum wins gold, Likha Deechum wins gold and silver at the National Badminton Championship
Arunachal Pradesh’s Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Deputy CM Chowna Mein congratulated the players on their achievement
30th April 2024