India, July 19 -- Haryana's sex ratio at birth (SRB) improved from 907 in 2024 to 920 in 2025, according to a report finalised by the state's Directorate General of Health Services. However, Gurugram and Palwal registered only marginal improvements during the period, while Sonepat emerged as the only district where the sex ratio declined.

The report, made public earlier this month, showed Gurugram's SRB improved from 897 in 2024 to 900 in 2025, while Palwal's increased from 907 to 909. Other southern districts recorded larger gains, including Faridabad (898 to 916), Jhajjar (904 to 915), Nuh (920 to 929) and Rewari (873 to 882). In contrast, Sonepat's SRB fell from 901 to 891. Panchkula (916 to 970), Charkhi Dadri (871 to 911), Fatehabad...