Answer:

Despite multiple schemes addressing the concerns of girl child in general and Child Sex Ratio in particular the situation remains challenging as is suggested by the fact that India’s child sex ratio has fallen from 945 in 1991 to 918 in 2011. Similarly, the Sex Ratio at Birth for 2010-2012 stood at 908. The modest achievements compared to sizeable outlays and lofty targets of these schemes have attracted criticism for inefficiency.

Following factors have been cited for these charges: