Meet Dr Shipra Dhar Srivastava from Varanasi, who does not charge fees when a daughter is born, has conducted more than 500 deliveries of girl child

A doctor in Varanasi is changing the narrative with compassion and courage. Dr Shipra Dhar, a gynaecologist, has been celebrating the birth of baby girls in a unique way since 2014. At her clinic, whenever a girl is born—whether through a normal delivery or a C-section—she waives all medical charges. The hospital is filled with sweets, smiles, and celebration, as each girl’s arrival is treated as a moment of pride and joy.

After witnessing cases of repeated gender bias in her own clinic—where families would be visibly upset upon hearing "it's a girl"—Dr Dhar decided to take action.

She also runs a food bank that provides meals for malnourished children and supports widowed women in need.

While the journey is not always easy—Dr Dhar admits that managing hospital expenses can be difficult—she remains committed to her mission. 

Her story is a great example of how one person’s dedication can make a lasting impact.

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