Indian National Population Policy 2000: A review

Shital Onkarsing Chavan * and Yeshwant Rajpal Patil

Department of Swasthvritta, Government Ayurved College, Vazirabad, Nanded, 431601, Maharashtra, India.
 
Review
World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 2023, 13(02), 302–308.
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjbphs.2023.13.2.0101
Publication history: 
Received on 07 January 2023; revised on 18 February 2023; accepted on 20 February 2023
 
Abstract: 
Purpose of Review: The purpose of this review is to revisit the embarkation of the Indian National Population Policy 2000, focused on its objectives, major structure, new features and strategies.
Findings: The second demographic strategy adopted by the federal government is known as the National Population Policy (NPP), 2000. The NPP asserts that its immediate goal is to provide integrated service delivery for fundamental reproductive and child healthcare while also addressing unmet needs for contraception, healthcare facilities, and manpower. (1)
Summary: The NPP 2000 has gained significant sway among family planning and decision-makers during the past 20 years.
 
Keywords: 
Population; Policy; NPP 2000; Contraception; Family planning; Health care
 
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