India, March 7 -- After members raised concerns over lapses in the implementation of the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act, 1994; illegal sex determination practices; and female foeticide during the ongoing session of the Maharashtra legislative assembly, the state health department moved into action mode and directed medical councils to cancel the licences of 34 medical practitioners within a week for alleged violations of the Act; officials said on Friday. Health minister Prakash Abitkar issued the orders after a review meeting to assess the enforcement of the PCPNDT Act, 1994.

Abitkar said, "The government has taken serious note of violations related to the PCPNDT Act. Strict action will be taken against ...