Umaid Hospital Celebrates Newborns: No Son-Daughter Discrimination, New India Spirit

• Umaid Hospital in Jodhpur showcases a positive societal shift, celebrating the birth of baby girls with as much joy as sons.
• Relatives now celebrate newborns, decorating cars and sometimes the hospital, with no distinction between genders.
• Hospital Superintendent Dr. Mohan Makwana notes a significant increase in these celebrations, reflecting changing mindsets.
• Umaid Hospital, the oldest in the division, holds a world record for the highest number of deliveries, averaging 75-80 daily.
• Established in 1936, the hospital has continuously expanded its bed capacity, currently standing at 817 beds.