Male sterilisation number drops

Patna (PTI): Despite attractive incentives, lesser numbers of men are going for family planning measures in the state. According to figures available with the Bihar State Health Society, the percentage of male sterilisation has dropped in recent years.

In 2010-2011, the percentage of male sterilisation was 2.05. It slipped to 1.3 per cent in 2011-12 and 1 per cent in 2012-13. Only 6,180 men came forward for sterilisation in 2012-13 as compared to 7,146 in 2011-12. A total of 10,367 men availed family planning measures in 2010-11.

To popularise family planning, the state government has been paying lucrative incentive. While only Rs 600 is paid to a woman opting for family planning, the sum is almost double at Rs 1,100 for a man. Likewise, a sum of Rs 100 is paid to a “motivator” to convince a woman to opt for sterilisation, in case of a man it is Rs 200.

Bihar State Health Society secretary Sanjay Kumar said the government has intensified campaign for increasing the numbers.

Inquiry demand

Patna: Bihar Administrative Service Association on Sunday demanded a probe into allegations against MLA Poonam Yadav and Khagaria district board chairperson Krishna Yadav — both wives of former legislator Ranbir Yadav — who allegedly abused senior deputy collector on May 13.

The members of the Munger unit of the association had earlier planned to go on mass leave but it was cancelled after assurances from the district magistrate to look into their demand to probe the arrest of administrative service official Mukesh Agarwal without a warrant.

Water kiosk

Patna: Lions Club of Patna Takshila on Sunday inaugurated a drinking water kiosk on the premises of Youth Hostel on Frazer Road.

Scheme slur

Patna: Congress on Sunday accused the state government of not effectively implementing central schemes in the state. Party Bihar unit president Ashok Kumar Chaudhary said even though Centre had sanctioned Rs 3,130 crore a year back for carrying out rural electrification in 11 districts but the state got the process delayed by cancelling the tender process.

CRPF move

motihari: Champaran Vikas Sangharsh Morcha members are planning to launch a protest against the police headquarters order to remove the 153rd battalion of the CRPF from Motihari to south Bihar. The order was issued on Saturday, more than a fortnight after the central government withdrew its previous order to shift the battalion from Motihari to Chhatisgarh after residents of the Naxalite-hit district protested against it.

Museum day

Gaya: A two-day function was organised to mark International Museum Day, at Gaya Museum and Magadh Cultural Centre ended on Sunday. More than 200 school students took part in painting, quiz, rangoli making and clay modelling competitions. Museum director Parshuram Pandey made an appeal to the people to extend cooperation for the conservation of the rich heritage and culture of the district.