Is the number of the girl child in India started to dwindle?

A relative of mine has a son who is 'ready for marriage' as the saying goes!  But he is not getting a suitable match.  He seems to have mellowed down a little considering that he was always an outgoing boy.  The enthusiasm with which they started the bride hunt has slowed down.  They think that living in a small city and not a big city like Bangalore is a disadvantage.  Known relatives are not willing to give their girls to live in small towns! 

Today seems to be the day of the girl child, or may be this is only a start.  Already the parents of the girl child seem to have an upper hand in match making matters. 

One funny comment the boy's mother made is that she feels there are few girls in the marriage market! Is the girl population in India dwindling? 

usha

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This time I have listed my paintings on ebay.com (USA).  I wonder what the reponse will be.  I will write on my blog after the listing is over.