Telangana Reports Declining Births of Girls, Raising Gender Imbalance Concerns

Telangana has reported a decline in the number of girls born in recent years, according to state health data. The trend has drawn attention from demographers and gender‑rights advocates who warn that a persistent imbalance could have long‑term social implications. Experts suggest that cultural preferences and the use of prenatal sex‑determination techniques may be contributing factors to the lower female birth rate.