Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 8: Deputy Commissioner, Ramesh Kumar today chaired a meeting of District Advisory Committee (DAC) on Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PC&PNDT) Act.
The DC, who is also Chairman District Advisory Committee, directed the committee to create awareness among the ASHA workers, Health workers and people regarding the Act through workshops, awareness camps and other promotional activities. The meeting was informed that a total of 117 Ultrasound Centres were registered in the district out of which 99 centres were functional, registration of 15 centres were cancelled whereas registration of 3 centres were suspended for non-compliance of the Act. It was further informed that 1 centre was sealed by the District Appropriate Authority.
Taking strong note of low sex ratio, the DC asked the committee members to conduct surprise visits and monitor the functioning of the ultrasound centres to ensure that the centres are running as per the Act.
"Conduct surprise visits in centres with Ultrasound facilities and ensure coordination with dstrict administration so that the act is implemented in its true spirit," said DC.
The DC asked the committee to take necessary action in case of complaints filed against diagnostic centres for non-compliance of the Act and cancel the registrations with due public notice to be issued for general awareness that may desist people from visiting these centres. |
