Family planning in India
Family planning in India
Family planning in India (pronunciation: /ˈfæmɪli ˈplænɪŋ ɪn ˈɪndiə/) is a governmental program aimed at controlling the population growth in the country.
Etymology
The term "family planning" is derived from the idea of planning and managing the size of a family, often through the use of contraceptive methods. The term "India" refers to the country in South Asia where this program is implemented.
Definition
Family planning in India is a government policy that promotes the use of contraceptive methods to control the population growth. It includes measures such as birth control, sterilization, and abortion to prevent unwanted pregnancies. The program also provides education and services related to reproductive health.
History
The Government of India launched the family planning program in 1952, making it the first country in the world to have a state-sponsored population control program. The program has evolved over the years, with a shift from a target-oriented approach to a more comprehensive, rights-based approach that focuses on women's health and empowerment.
Related Terms
- Birth control: A method of preventing pregnancy.
- Sterilization (medicine): A permanent method of birth control.
- Abortion: The termination of a pregnancy.
- Reproductive health: A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being in all matters relating to the reproductive system.
- Government of India: The federal government of the Republic of India.
- Women's health: The branch of medicine that focuses on the treatment and diagnosis of diseases and conditions that affect a woman's physical and emotional well-being.
- Empowerment: The process of becoming stronger and more confident, especially in controlling one's life and claiming one's rights.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Family planning in India
- Wikipedia's article - Family planning in India
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