UNDP Impact in India
UNDP Impact in India
UNDP Impact in India
Contribution of United Nations Population Fund during last four years to the Reproductive Child Health
Programme which is mainly financed through budget of Government of India is as per details given
below:Year
Amount in US $
2008
44,00,000
2009
50,00,000
2010
31,19,475
2011
33,00,000
Total
1,58,19,475
The growth rate of the Indian population is slowing down. As per 2011 census data, the percentage
decadal growth during 2001-2011 has registered the sharpest decline since Independence. It declined
from 23.87 per cent in 1981-1991 to 21.54 per cent for the period 1991-2001, a decrease of 2.33
percentage points. For 2001-11, the decadal growth has decreased to 17.64 per cent, a decline of
3.90 per centage points.
Government has adopted the National Population Policy in February 2000 which provides for holistic
approach for achieving population stabilization. The policy affirms the commitment of Government
towards voluntary and informed choice and consent of citizens while availing of reproductive health
care services.
The key interventions for population stabilization include the following:
A new scheme has been launched to utilize the services of ASHA to deliver contraceptives at
the doorstep of beneficiaries. The scheme is being implemented in 233 districts of 17 states.
ASHA is charging a nominal amount from beneficiaries for her effort to deliver contraceptives
at doorstep i.e Re 1 for a pack of 3 condoms, Re 1 for a cycle of OCPs and Rs.2 for a pack of
one tablet of ECP.
Government of India has introduced short term IUCD, Cu IUCD 375 under the Family Planning
programme.
Introduction of a National Family Planning Insurance Scheme to cover any mishap that may
occur due to sterilization.
Strengthening of post partum family planning services in the health facilities in view of the
substantial increase of institrutional deliveries.
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