'More women than men' an overestimate, say experts; demand further evidence

Some experts said the subject was drawing more attention because the latest survey showed that the number of women had crossed men

The latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS) data showing that there are 1,020 women for every 1,000 men in India is in all likelihood an overestimate and does not represent the actual numbers, top population scientists have said.

“This is an unexpected trend, which needs further evidence and explanation,” the Population Foundation of India said.

The International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), an autonomous organisation of the health ministry which conducted the survey, clarified to Business Standard that any survey estimate of the sex ratio would be slightly higher compared to the actual figures because the data is collected at