Family Planning

  • Expanding Basket of Choices: Three new methods have been introduced in the National Family Planning program:
    1. Injectable Contraceptive DMPA (Antara) – a 3-monthly injection
    2. Centchroman pill (Chhaya) – a non-hormonal once a week pill
    3. Progesterone-only pills (POP) – for lactating mothers
  • Improved Contraceptive Packaging: The packaging for Condoms, Oral Contraceptive Pills (OCP) and Emergency Contraceptive Pills (ECP) has now been redesigned and improved so as to increase the demand for these commodities.
  • New Family Planning Media Campaign: A 360-degree holistic Family Planning campaign with a new logo has been launched with Amitabh Bachchan as the brand ambassador.