“Over the years, strict implementation of the PC-PNDT Act helped check the offences,” Dr Asaram Khade, state PC-PNDT consultant, told The Indian Express. State’s informer incentive scheme, set up to keep a check on cases of illegal pre-natal sex determination and the falling sex ratio, has found few takers. In fact, the number of complaints has come down to a single-digit figure on the state’s website and helpline to save the girl child. But he too conceded that there were fewer complaints last year both on the state’s website amchimulgi.in and at the helpline, which is the toll-free number 1802334475. Watch Video: What’s making newsIn fact, the number of complaints has come down to a single-digit figure on the state’s website and helpline to save the girl child.

Source: Indian Express June 13, 2016 19:41 UTC