Notice issued to UP Government on use of crude methods for Laproscopy
The Commission had taken suo motu cognizance of an article that appeared in the magazine “The Week” of 22 December 2002, which highlighted conditions prevailing in health centres across Uttar Pradesh and, in particular, in respect of laproscopy and sterilization camps. The Commission noted that if the allegations contained in the articles were correct, the matter was very serious indeed.
The Commission also received a letter from Smt. Margaret Alva, Member of Parliament, and Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on the Empowerment of Women, drawing the Commission’s attention to the same article.
The Commission accordingly issued notice to the Secretary, Health, Government of Uttar Pradesh and the Director General, Health, Government of Uttar Pradesh on 17 February 2003. They were requested to look into the allegations contained in the article and to send their reports to the Commission. Their reports are awaited.
The Commission also received a letter from Smt. Margaret Alva, Member of Parliament, and Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on the Empowerment of Women, drawing the Commission’s attention to the same article.
The Commission accordingly issued notice to the Secretary, Health, Government of Uttar Pradesh and the Director General, Health, Government of Uttar Pradesh on 17 February 2003. They were requested to look into the allegations contained in the article and to send their reports to the Commission. Their reports are awaited.