Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday exhorted people to create an atmosphere of equality for the girl child and end gender-based discrimination in the country.
Female foeticide is a matter of "deep shame" and a "cause of great concern", he said on the occasion of the International Day of the Girl Child.
"Let us work together to remove this menace from society," he said.
"On International Day of the Girl Child we celebrate the achievements of our daughters. From the classroom to sports, they shine everywhere. Today let us pledge to create an atmosphere of equality for the girl child. There is no question of any discrimination based on gender," the prime minister said in a message.
He also invited suggestions from the citizens on "Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao" on the MyGov portal.
