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38LENS
2 SourcesPunjab, India, India
thebalanced.newsPunjab's Sex Ratio at Birth Shows Slight Rise Amid Declines in 14 Districts
Punjab's sex ratio at birth improved slightly from 922 females per 1,000 males in 2024 to 924 in 2025, remaining below the national average of 928. Despite gains in some border districts like Pathankot and Ferozepur, 14 of 23 districts saw declines, with 10 in the Malwa region, including Ludhiana and Patiala. Doaba districts Nawanshahr and Hoshiarpur recorded the highest ratios. Officials have increased vigilance to address concerns over female foeticide, especially in districts with persistent declines.
Political Bias
15%80%5%
Sentiment
38%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 15%● Center 80%● Right 5%
The articles primarily present official data and statements from health authorities without partisan framing. They include government performance indicators, such as the Chief Minister's home district statistics, and incorporate expert comments on intervention measures. The coverage reflects a focus on regional disparities and public health concerns without overt political bias, representing both progress and ongoing challenges.
Sentiment — Neutral (38/100)
The overall tone is cautiously concerned, acknowledging a marginal improvement while highlighting persistent declines in many districts. The sentiment balances recognition of positive developments in some areas with attention to ongoing issues like female foeticide. The inclusion of official efforts to improve the situation adds a constructive element, resulting in a mixed but measured sentiment.
How 2 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
| Source | Their headline | Bias | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|
| thetribune | 14 of Punjab's 23 districts see decline in gender ratio; Malwa worst-hit - The Tribune | Center | Neutral |
| thetribune | Punjab sex ratio at birth rises slightly in 2025, but 14 districts record decline; Malwa worst hit - The Tribune | Center | Neutral |
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 16 May, 05:14 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1thetribune16 May, 05:14 amPunjab sex ratio at birth rises slightly in 2025, but 14 districts record decline; Malwa worst hit - The Tribune
- 2thetribune16 May, 09:20 pm14 of Punjab's 23 districts see decline in gender ratio; Malwa worst-hit - The Tribune
Lens Score breakdown
38/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%
Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.
Who's involved
Institutions and figures named across source coverage.
Government
Civil SurgeonsPunjab Health and Family Welfare DepartmentPunjab Health DepartmentChief Minister OfficePunjab Director of Health and Family Welfare
Political
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann
Story context
- Category
- Social
- Location
- Punjab, India, India
- Sources analysed
- 2
- Last analysed
- 16 May 2026
- Key entities
- Human sex ratioDistrictPunjab, IndiaDoabaTarn Taran districtNawanshahrAmritsarHoshiarpurList of chief ministers of Punjab (India)Mansa district, PunjabBarnala districtMoga district
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