Quick answer: Under India's PC-PNDT Act, finding out or telling the sex of an unborn baby is illegal. The law applies to doctors, diagnostic centres and anyone who asks for it. At Ruprela in Raipur, sex determination is never done. Pregnancy scans are done only to check the health and development of the mother and baby.
The PC-PNDT Act is the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act. It was first passed in 1994 and was strengthened by amendments in 2003. Its purpose is to stop the misuse of medical technology for sex selection and to protect the girl child.
In simple terms, the law says:
For many years, the misuse of prenatal tests to find out the baby's sex contributed to sex-selective practices, which harmed the balance between girls and boys in many parts of the country. The law was made to stop this and to make clear that every child, girl or boy, has an equal right to be born.
Violating the Act is a serious offence. It can lead to imprisonment and fines, and doctors can lose their medical registration. Importantly, the law can also apply to the person or family member who asks for sex determination. So no one should request it, and no one should offer it.
Pregnancy ultrasounds are a valuable medical tool. Done at the right time, as advised by your obstetrician, they help to:
At Ruprela, these are the pregnancy scans available, at current prices:
| Pregnancy scan at Ruprela | Current price |
|---|---|
| USG Anti Scan (pregnancy ultrasound) | ₹2,000 |
| USG Anomaly Scan | ₹2,600 |
| 3D / 4D USG | ₹3,500 |
None of these scans include, or will ever include, telling you the sex of the baby.
If anyone asks about the baby's sex during the scan, the answer will always be the same: it is illegal and is not done.
Ruprela has served Raipur since 1982 from Amrit Sandesh Complex, beside Bajrang Mandir, Shastri Chowk, and follows the PC-PNDT Act strictly. Families from Shankar Nagar, Pandri, Mowa, Naya Raipur, Durg, Bhilai and Bilaspur trust the centre for pregnancy scans focused only on the health of mother and baby. If you ever come across any person or centre offering sex determination, you can report it to the PC-PNDT Appropriate Authority in your district.
How to book at Ruprela: Learn about our ultrasound services, see the test price list, or book a pregnancy scan online. You can also call / WhatsApp 074708 89922. Please call to confirm timings.
No. Sex determination is illegal under the PC-PNDT Act and is never done at Ruprela, under any circumstances.
The law can apply to anyone who seeks sex determination, including the pregnant woman's family members. Please do not ask for it.
Form F is a legal record that must be kept for every pregnancy ultrasound. It helps authorities ensure that scans are used only for medical purposes.
No. A 3D / 4D scan, like every other pregnancy scan at Ruprela, is never used to determine or reveal the baby's sex.
You can report it to the PC-PNDT Appropriate Authority of your district, usually through the district health administration.
This article is for general information and is not a substitute for advice from your doctor.
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Ruprela X-Ray & Advanced Diagnostic Centre — Amrit Sandesh Complex, Great Eastern Rd, beside Bajrang Mandir, Shastri Chowk, Raipur, Chhattisgarh 492001. Chhattisgarh's first digital X-ray centre, serving Raipur since 1982 with digital X-ray, sonography, colour Doppler, X-ray mammography with USG, Cone Beam CT, digital OPG and doctor-designed health packages, plus occupational health screening for 150+ industries across Central India.
