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ANNUAL ACTIVITY REPORT: Improving Sex Ratio and Implementation of PC PNDT Act (2016 – 17)

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ANNUAL ACTIVITY REPORT (FY 2016 – 17) Improving Sex Ratio and Implementation of PC PNDT Act

Introduction

India’s declining child sex ratio speaks of a culture in which gender inequality is deeply ingrained. Gender biased sex selection is a manifestation of the subordinate status of women in society, with far reaching socio-demographic consequences. Gender equality and gender justice is a direct casualty of this practice. The major contributory factors seem to be deeply entrenched son preference, rapid fertility decline and access to technology and its misuse. In recent years, the use of ultrasound technology has become the most common mode of sex determination that allows families to act on their preference for sons, often at the cost of daughters. Scenario in Odisha: Census of India figured over the past three decades also mention the vulnerable districts are no more confined to Angul, Nayagarh, Dhenkanal and Ganjam as can be seen in 2001, but have expanded to other districts of Deogarh, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jajpur, Khordha, Jagatsingpur, Puri and Sambalpur that are performing below the state average of 941. The map below clearly depicts the falling child sex ratio in the context of Odisha. The last 6 decades census figures also speak of the bleak picture of girls in the age group of 0 – 6 years.


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The state government has been taking initiatives to address declining child sex ratio by focusing on changing social norms and culture while fighting for policies that promote gender equity with a three pronged strategy (a) addressing supply side through strengthening monitoring of PCPNDT Act implementation, (b) addressing demand side through initiating community action to address gender discrimination and gender biased sex selection, and (c) advocacy with other departments for convergence efforts on the issue.. Improving Sex Ratio at Birth:

The sex ratio at birth (SRB) that is an important demographic indicator reflected at Graph 1 shows that the state figure had been declining until 2014. Most districts marked a decline in sex ratio at birth below 950 during the previous years. The sex composition of a population is determined, in part, by the number of male births relative to the number of female births. The sex ratio at birth also affects critical demographic measures. For example, the ‘‘doubling-time’’ of a population (the number of years required for the population to double its size given a rate of population growth) rises as the ratio of males to females at birth increases.

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Strategic interventions were undertaken at village level 2014 onwards choosing lowest 500 villages below 900. Rounds of discourse with these villages were undertaken involving key service providers at village level to self asses the status of girls and orient on the measures to be taken. Simultaneously district level interventions including multi pronged approach were also undertaken. The marked difference can be gauged from the state figures during 2015 and 2016 and the district wise figure at Graph 2. NFHS 4 also validates the improving sex ratio at birth in the context of Odisha, showing its mark at 936.

Institutional mechanism

Institutional mechanisms for act implementation strengthened statutory bodies like State

Supervisory Board, Advisory Committees. District Collectors and Sub – Collectors have been

notified as Appropriate Authorities and have been oriented on their roles and

responsibilities. They are regularly updated on action to be taken at their end to check sex

selection practices and for attention towards schemes and programs for girl child and women.

Regular reviews and meetings are being organized at State and District levels.

State Supervisory Board (SSB) has been

constituted on 13.6.2003 and

reconstituted vide notification No.

24370/H dated 17.9.14. SSB meeting

scheduled on 21.6.17.

State Advisory Committee constituted on

27.12.2001 and reconstituted Vide

Notification No. 30208 / H & FW Dept.

dated 01.12.14. The last SAC meeting was

held on 19.11.16. District Advisory

Committee constituted as per Sec 17 (6)

of PC PNDT Act. They have been reconstituted in all districts

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Registration and Renewal

Till March 2017, 913 facilities have been registered since the inception of the Act. 83

applications of registration have been rejected by appropriate authorities since the inception

of the Act. 340 renewals have been provided to different ultrasound centres. 145 suspensions

or cancellations of registration under section 20 of the Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques

(Regulation and Prevention of Misuse) Act, 1994 have been reported in the state.

Six Month’s Training and Competency Based Evaluation

SCB MCH - Cuttack, VSS MCH - Burla, MKCG MCH – Berhampur & IGH, Rourkela , the MCI

recognized institutes have been notified as accredited institutions for six months training on

Ultrasonography. and Competency Based Evaluation

Six month training being imparted. 55 performing doctors completed Six Month’s

Training on USG in 2 batches

Competency based evaluation for on-going performing doctors. 108 out of 111 doctors

cleared the CBE. Process started for 3rd batch of CBE

Legal Actions and Court Cases

64 cases filed since the inception of the Act against owners and doctors. 3 doctors convicted.

20 appeals disposed u/s 19 of the Act. State Medical Registration Council intimated u/s 23 (2)

to take action. Departmental proceeding initiated against 7 Government doctors.

Community Interventions for Improving Sex Ratio

As per the census report 2011, five hundred villages have been identified having low child sex

ratio. Intensive drive was started in the said villages from 2014-15 to address the above issue.

Week long Save Girl child campaigns have been organized for value Girl child during 2015-

2016. Districts report improvement in sex ratio in most of the pilot villages.

With support of UNFPA, district wise child sex ratios where mapped up to village level for all

30 districts to assess intra district variation in child sex ratios. This has been disseminated to

the districts for greater awareness at the district level.

Apart from these, other interventions include -

1. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign launched in Nayagarh

2. Biju Kanya Ratna Yojana in 3 low CSR districts - Angul, Dhenkanal and Ganjam


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3. Review of policy interventions through Girl Child Task Force under the

Chairpersonship of Chief Secretary – every 6 months

4. Convergence with other Depts. and training institutions

5. Complaint Box set up at strategic locations

6. Planning and implementation based on data from HMIS, MCTS and CRS

7. Community level action initiated to address Gender Biased Sex Selection in 23 districts.

Yearlong Save the Girl Child campaign completed in 342 out of 500 vulnerable villages

8. IEC materials developed and disseminated

9. Regular advertisements in print and electronic media

10. Video Documentary shows, TV spots, Radio Jingles, use of folk media, street plays

11. Display boards and hoardings at strategic locations, use of village “Swasthya Kantha”,

wall painting at public places

12. PC&PNDT Website for sharing of knowledge and information

13. Rallies, awareness building programmes at different levels

14. Tabloid during observance of Republic day parade at state and district level

15. Campaign on Value of Girl Child in all 30 districts

16. Media campaign via All India Radio, FM channels & TV

17. Documentary shows on Save the girl child at community level

18. Dissemination of leaflets, FAQs, posters

19. Hoardings & wall painting at strategic locations

Trainings and Capacity Building

1. One Day Training –cum- Review

meeting of ADMO (FW) – cum-

District Nodal officers for

Maintenance of Records and

Strengthening Reporting mechanism.

2. One Day Training –cum- Review

meeting of District Personnel dealing

with PC PNDT files


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3. Training of 170 prosecuting Officers of cognizance taking courts on provisions of PC

PNDT and stock taking of cases filed with support from Directorate of Public

Prosecution

4. Two batches of training of 60 Judicial Officers (SDJM and JMFC) of cognizance taking

courts on PC PNDT Act and relevant judgments from Odisha

5. Awareness of DPM and DAM on Checklist for registering USG in FRUs under PMMSY

6. Awareness programme sessions through WCD department on Improving Sex Ratio

have been conducted at State Training Institutes of Odisha.

7. Training of Trainers (Assistant Managers, ASHA & Assistant Manager, GKS) on Gender

Biased Sex Selection and PC & PNDT. Session with ASHA and GKS during Community

Process Training.


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District Interventions on Improving Sex Ratio

Source: District Report Anugul Save the Girl child Tableau visited all

over the Angul District starting from 19th March to 25th March and inaugurated by the PD-DRDA at Tikarapada and escort the Masal Sobhayatra of Angul Mohostav-2017.

Stall at Rahagiri to aware people about value of girl child. Circulated 1000 Odia version of PC & PNDT Act during Rahagiri on 01/05/2016.

A rally has been organized by the District Administration on 03/09/16 to promote the value of girl child at the lunching ceremony of Biju Kanya Ratna Yojona

ASHA's have been sensitized through different training and their sector meeting.

Printed & distributed 5000/- Nos Leaflet and 2500 poster regarding the practice of Sex Selection during "Save the Girl Child "Campaign.

News Paper flashing of Intensive drive to promote the value of girl child in 40 selected villages

5 nos of Hoarding used to create awareness of "Save the Girl Child"

National Girl Child Day has been observed on 24th Jan at the District Zilla Parsad Hall with 100 nos of orphan girl children & various competitions has been organised among them.

International Women day has been organised with the theme BE BOLD FOR CHANGE at the Zilla Parisad

Dhenkanal Observation of National Girl Child Day at Science

Centre, Dhenkanal and Women's Day at Gopabandhu Town Hall, Dhenkanal

Observation of World Population Day, Rally by ANM Students on Save the Girl Child.

One day orientation of Doctors, USG Owners & Staff on Value of Girl Child & PCPNDT ACt at DTU Dhenkanal

One day orientation of DAC Members & Staff on Value of Girl Child & PCPNDT Act at DTU Dhenkanal

Sensitization of PC & PNDT and issues in Monthly Co-ordination meeting at DTU, Dhenkanal to all M.O.s/CDPOs/BPMs/PHEOs and value of girl child.

Sensitization of M.O. I/C, PHEO & BPMs at Monthly co-ordination meeting, DTU,Dhenkanal

Orientation of 50 Asha Saathies/Ashas, 20 Staff Nurses/ANMs, M.O.s in two batches on GBV and PCPNDT Act at DTU, Dhenkanal

PMSMA workshop at Collectorate with Ultrasound owners

Rally of 50 GNM students was made inside the city on Observation of Safe Motherhood day at GNMTC, Dhenkanal.

16.04.2016 to 20.04.2016- Sensitization stall on PC&PNDT for public awareness made at Dhenkanal Mini Stadium on Dhenkanal Mahotsava.

17.10.16 - 25.10.16-Sensitization stall and Signature campaign for Beti Bachao at Pallishree Mela during Laxmi Puja at New Busstand, Dhenkanal

Public awareness on PC&PNDT & GBV was made at Ekul Sekul village, a hard to reach area in Birasal Block.

Intensive drive villages of Beltikiri(Nuagaon & Bandhanuagaon) , Tarava (Beltikiri). Gondia (Khankar, Solagadia & Bhaliapat)

Balasore Orientation & awareness programme

continuing in the meetings & Trainings of ASHA & ASHA Sathis

Cuttack Provisions of PC&PNDT Act was discussed in the

meeting of staff nurses One meeting was carried out of the private

practitioner on 23.12.16 to inform them about Pradhan Mantri Matritwa Surakshya Yojana.


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Bhadrak ASHA Sathis were sensitized in ASHA sathi

review meeting how to keep away the public from misuse of the PC & PNDT act they have given task to inform about unregistered USG machine.

Save the Girl Child Campaign has success fully completed in the District in which Kanya Rath moved in 7 Blocks and Urban areas.

Hoarding Displayed in Railway Station, Bus Stand, Urban PHC, PPC, B.Pokhari &Barpada CHC

Leaflet and Posters distributed in Blocks. Exhibits displayed in the main road of

Bhadrak Town. AWW and Different district officials were

sensitized in the National Girl Child Day organized by Education Dept Bhadrak

Awareness done in the ASHA Convention held on 28th Feb 2017.

MAS Members sensitized in MAS Training in Urban area by PHM &APM.

CP Nodal Persons are sensitized on PC & PNDT

Baragarh Awareness in MAS & UHND on save

the girl child campaign & PC & PNDT Act.

Display of Standies on the Occasion of Dhanuyatra at Dhanuyatra Field,

Movement of Save the girl child campaign Ratha in the district during save the girl child campaign as per IEC/BCC guideline 2016-17

Wall paintings on save the girl child displayed in all the GKS of the district with support of GKS coordinator. Cost met out of GKS untied fund

7 Nos. of Hoarding Displayed at Bargarh (2 Nos.), Bijepur(1 No.), Barpali (1 No.),Katapali (1 no.), Bhatli (1 No.),Sohela (1 No.)

Leaflet Distribution & Display of Standies on the Occasion of Dhanuyatra at Dhanuyatra Field,

Wall painting in all GKS of the district (1138 nos.) &

2000 Nos. of Posters affixed in different place of the district.

Boudh Save the girl child campaign through IEC van Publication of news regarding awareness

campaign on “Save the Girl Child” Fixation of hoardings at Dist and Block

Headquarters on “Save the Girl Child” Miking through IEC van on “Save the Girl

Child” Leaflets, FAQ on PNDT were distributed

among ASHAs and ANMs. Posters on PNDT were fixed at designated health institutions

Awareness in MAS & UHND on save the girl child campaign & PC & PNDT Act.

Deogarh Holding of Rally and performance

through Drama on Save the girl child on National Girl Child Day January 2017.

Sensitization of PC & PNDT Act in ASHA sector meeting in the district

Field visit during VHND and ASHA sector meeting for awareness on PCPNDT Act., Awareness in also ASHA SAATHI meeting

Jajpur 2 No. of hoarding has been displayed at DAA

premises and SDAA premises

Jharsuguda Street Play on PC PNDT at 4 locations

in the district Kandhamal Hoardings displayed at strategic location

Keonjhar 1000-poster & 2000-Leaflets

disseminated in block level for circulation among ANM and ASHA


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Gajapati As a part of the Save the Girl child

Campiagn during 4th February to 13th February 2017, wall paintings and vinyl pasting signboards in 17 No.s were displayed at District Head quarter and all CHCs

9 flex change hoardings has been displayed in all CHCs and DHH

Save the Girl Child Tableau went round for a day each in every block CHC area and District Headquarter

6500 leaflets and posters distributed during Save the Girl Child Campaign

Ganjam List of Registered USG Clinics was published in

news papers to enable the people to inform about non-registered clinics.

Announcement has been made in media to reward the person for providing the information about determination of sex.

Save the girl child campaign has been organised An orientation of Clinic owner’s has been made

regarding implementation of the Act. The forums like ASHA sector meeting & VHND are

being utilizing for awareness Published the name of registered USG Clinics to

create the awareness among people about it. Important decisions taken in the DAC meeting has

published in news paper for knowledge of mass & clinic owners

Inspection by the district monitoring & inspection team was shown in the electronic media.

Jagatsinghpur Awareness made in Zilla Mahotsav,

Kallol Awareness programme on National

Girl Child Day Discussion on PC PNDT and

Declining sex ratio during district monthly meeting, convergence meeting, population fortnight, ASHA Sector meeting

Kalahandi Awareness campaign on Save the Girl Child was

conducted in seven blocks of Kalahandi district. Viz: Habaspur of Junagarh block, Kapurmal under Jaipatna block, Panjia/Kumari village of Golamunda block, Sergarh village under Narla block, Urladani village under M.Rampur block, Talabhahara village under Kesinga block and Chahagaon village under Bhawanipatna block.

Activities like Rally, Sensitization meeting comprising of Girls student, ASHA, AWW,SHG,GKS and other stake holders ,

Wall painting , exhibition, distribution of leaflets and IPC were carried out in identified villages where child sex ratio is comparatively low.

IEC Rath movement in these areas. Koraput Discussion during monthly meeting ,

sector meetings and MAS Discussion in block level and sub

block level to create awareness among rural people

Malkangiri Save the Girl Child Convention All Staff are oriented in District JCC level Meeting Leaflets & Posters on Value of Girl Child

distributed to each sub Centers

Mayurbhanj Through Posters, cable TV and

Hoardings

Rayagada 45 no.s of Wall Painting


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Kendrapada Multi-stakeholder meeting was conducted at the

Town Hall of Kendrapara municipality to sensitise the media persons, officials from ICDS department, PRI members, college students & other health personnel etc. on the provisions of PC & PNDT Act.

The provision of PC & PNDT Act was discussed in the sector meetings, monthly meetings, ASHA training programmes

Leaflets & posters have been supplied to different GKS for sensitization of the GKS members as well as the public on the provision of PC & PNDT Act.

Hoardings have been installed in some public places to aware the public on PC & PNDT Act, the penalties for violation of the Act & whom to inform if found any violation of the Act.

Save the girl child campaign has been organised in the district during 18th January to 27th January of every year to sensitise the public on PC & PNDT Act. During the period a video van moves throughout the district to show the videos based on PC & PNDT Act as well as the importance of girl child in present society. Public awareness conducted through Pala, Daskathia, one act play & other folk shows on to alleviate the social discrimination on son & daughter.

Puri Ongoing village level awareness

programs in remaining 24 villages through cycle rally & meeting

Conduction of PALA on celebration of RAAHAGIRI at VIP road Puri on 3.4.2016

Rally, Village level meetings were conducted at six different villages of Kakatapur Block, in Puri District. Sensitization Drama was played at " Aurnapurna Theater, Puri "on 10.7.16 ( occasion of Herapanchami ) during the Ratha Yatra 2016.

Nayagarh Workshop arranged under BETI BACHAO BETI

PADHAO for health functionaries on 23.03.2017 & 27.03.2017

Folk media show DASAKATHIA

Nuapada Save the girl child drive 25.03.2017 to

31.03.2017 in five blocks ,i.e.,Nuapada, Komna, Khariar, Boden and Sinapali and covered730 villages in 7 days by save the girl child tableau

Through Folk Media Show and Daskathia Sundargarh Awareness on PC&PNDT Act & declining CSR at

sector meeting, ASHA SATHI Review meeting, sector review meeting & monthly coordination meeting.

Create awareness through observation of save the girl child campaign-2017.

Created awareness through wall writing at Collectorate, Sub Collectorate, DHH, SDH, CHC & PHC level.

Sonepur Sensitization Workshop at ASHA level

Note: Detail Report not received from remaining districts


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Status of District Advisory Committee Meeting during 2016 – 17

Sl District Date of DAC Meeting Total Meetings during 16-17

1 Angul 21.04.2016, 30.06.2016, 22.09.16,30.12.16, 28.02. 2017

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2 Balangir 23.07.16,28.12.16 2

3 Balasore 27.05.2016, 06.08.16, 18.01. 2017 3

4 Baragarh 25.06.2016, 09.09.16, 03.12.2016, 21.03.2017 4

5 Bhadrak 27.09.16, 28.12.2016, 28.02.2017 3

6 Boudh 24.05.2016, 24.09.16, 03.12.2016, 25.02.2017 4

7 Cuttack 16.05.2016 1

8 Deogarh 15.03.2016, 28.03.2017 2

9 Dhenkanal 25.04.2016, 25.07.16, 16-11-2016, 02.03.2017 4

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11 Ganjam 06.06.2016, 27.08.16, 10.11.2016, 19.04.2017 4

12 Jagatsinghpur 23.06.2016, 26.12.16, 17.03.2017 3

13 Jajpur 22.09.16, 15.12.16, 20.03.2017 3

14 Jharsuguda 28.05.2016, 30.08.16, 19.11.16, 21.2.17 4

15 Kalahandi 13.04.2016, 05.07.16, 26.11.2016 3

16 Kandhamal 13.07.16, 31.01.2017 2

17 Kendrpara 09.05.2016, 21.06.2016, 25.01.2017, 25.03.2017, 4

18 Keonjhar 04.07.16, 05.12.2016, 10.01.2017 3

19 Khurdha 30.06.2016, 29.09.16 2

20 Koraput 30.06.2016, 16.07.16, 20.12.2016, 18.03.2017 4

21 Malkangiri 09-12-2016 1

22 Mayurbhanj 23.04.2016, 15.09.16, 18.03.2017 3

23 Nabarangpur 23.03.2017 1

24 Nayagarh 18.05.16, 04.08.2016,28.10.2016, 30.01.2017,18.03.2017

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25 Nuapada - 0

26 Puri 03.06.2016, 18.10.2016, 09.03.2017 3

27 Rayagada 23.06.2016, 28.01.2017, 2

28 Sambalpur 15.09.16, 20.12.2016 2

29 Sonepur 24.06.2016, 04.08.16, 24.11.2016, 20.01.2017 4

30 Sundargarh 08.06.2016, 12.08.16, 22.10.2016, 23.12.16, 23.02.2017

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State 8.4.16, 19.11.16, 2

Source: Quarterly Report of Districts 16-17


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