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.