The National Population Policy, 2000 adopted by Government of India in February 2000 advocates for adoption of small family norm. The Family Welfare Programme in India is voluntary in nature, which enables a couple to adopt the family planning methods, best suited to them, according to their choice, without any compulsion. They are free to decide about the size of their family. Therefore, the policy of the Government is to promote small family norm without prescribing for any number of children.
In order to achieve the average total fertility of 2.1, Government has decided to address child survival issues, maternal health issues and contraception issues simultaneously and effectively. It is only when children are healthy and their longevity is assured, those parents begin considering limiting the size of family. In turn, the health of the mother is key in ensuring the survival and wellbeing of children. For these reasons, the Family Welfare Programme seeks to address these three issues simultaneously.
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