Kodagu District Implements Surprise Inspections on Scanning Centres to Enforce PCPNDT Act
Kodagu: Scanning centres under watch as panel orders surprise inspections
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In Kodagu district, Karnataka, a committee has initiated surprise inspections of scanning centres to enforce the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act, which prohibits prenatal sex determination. The district health officer emphasized the importance of regular health check-ups for pregnant women and warned against illegal practices.
- 01Surprise inspections of scanning centres are now mandated in Kodagu district.
- 02The PCPNDT Act prohibits prenatal sex determination, a punishable offence.
- 03Regular health check-ups for pregnant women are strongly encouraged.
- 04Only qualified specialists should perform scans related to maternal and foetal health.
- 05Inspections will also cover centres applying for new licences.
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A district-level committee in Kodagu, Karnataka, has decided to conduct surprise inspections of scanning centres to enforce the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act, which aims to prevent illegal prenatal sex determination. District Health and Family Welfare Officer Dr. M. Satish Kumar emphasized the legal repercussions of such practices and urged pregnant women to prioritize regular health check-ups for their well-being and the healthy development of their foetuses. Currently, there are 28 scanning centres in the district, with ongoing inspections and two new applications for centres under review. Dr. Somashekar, a gynaecologist, highlighted the necessity for frequent checks and the requirement that only qualified specialists conduct maternal and foetal health scans. The committee also plans to inspect centres applying for renewal of registration, ensuring compliance with regulations.
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The inspections will help ensure compliance with the PCPNDT Act, potentially reducing illegal prenatal sex determination practices.
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