The document celebrates the elimination of female feticide in India, which was previously resulting in over 1 million fewer girls being born annually compared to boys due to sex selection. The problem was described as among India's biggest shames and as predominantly affecting the elite and educated. Various government organizations and medical associations took proactive roles to address the issue. Saints also appealed to masses. China achieved a balanced sex ratio by 2010, while the document questions when India will do so and emphasizes that 2021 should see a ratio of 1020 girls for every 1000 boys, signaling the work is not yet finished.
