Table 2 Community perceptions about girl child and government schemes on it (n = 200)

Believed that society differentiates in bringing up of boys and girls

47

Believed that the girl child is discriminated because she is considered a “paraya dhan” (Others’ asset)

41

Said that pregnant women is pressurized by her spouse/in laws to go for sex determination

77

Estimated that more than 50% of the families in their villages go for sex determination tests

36

Said that government has not done enough to address the problem

68

Suggested following measures that government can take to address this issue

• Financial help to the families with girl children

79

• Penalties to those going for sex determination

25

Said that there was an improvement in the attitude towards girl child in last few years

72.5

Were aware of

• Existence of any girl child related schemes

56%

• Apni Beti Apna Dhan (ABAD)

15%

• Laadli

9%