<h1>Finance Minister Praises Ministry for Efforts on Malnutrition, Sex Ratio, and Empowerment; Calls for Anti-Foeticide Campaign.</h1> The Union Finance Minister addressed the closing ceremony of the Vatsalya Mela, praising the Ministry of Women and Child Development for raising awareness on critical issues such as malnutrition, declining sex ratio, and empowerment of adolescent girls. The Minister highlighted concerns over the declining child sex ratio and called for a national campaign against female foeticide. Emphasizing the importance of gender equality, the Minister noted the government's efforts in gender budgeting and the need for gender auditing. The Minister also stressed the significance of empowering women and providing children with an enabling environment for growth, urging inclusive development.