Uttar Pradesh : The Uttar Pradesh government is gearing up for the second phase of the Population Stabilization Fortnight, scheduled from June 27 to July 10, focusing on community mobilisation. This initiative follows the ongoing first phase, which began on June 1 and continues until June 20.
During this fortnight, the Yogi Adityanath government will conduct various activities aimed at raising public awareness about the significance of family planning. Key events include ‘Sarathi Vahan’ and ‘Saas-Beta-Bahu Sammelan’. These efforts are part of broader preparations to motivate targeted couples and effectively implement family planning activities.
Health units across the state will offer consultations on different family planning methods, ensuring accessibility for eligible beneficiaries. The program aims to accelerate family welfare initiatives and achieve population stabilisation goals.
In preparation for World Population Day on July 11, Principal Secretary of Medical, Health, and Family Welfare Parth Sarathi Sen Sharma has issued necessary guidelines to all District Magistrates and Chief Medical Officers. The theme for this year’s Population Fortnight is ‘Right time and gap of pregnancy for the health of mother and child’, with a slogan emphasizing ‘Viksit Bharat ki Nayi Pehchan, Parivar Niyojan Har Dampati Ki Shaan’.
Efforts also include capacity building for service providers, ensuring facilities, and fostering coordination among various departments. These initiatives have contributed to a decline in the state’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR), as indicated by the NFHS-5 (2019-20) survey, which reported a decrease from 2.7 to 2.4.
Dr. Suryansh Ojha, General Manager of the Family Welfare Program, highlighted the focus on promoting modern family planning methods, training health workers, and enhancing the Family Planning Logistic Management Information System (FPLMIS) portal. Temporary family planning methods available include Antara injections, Chhaya contraceptive pills, PPIUCD, PAIUCD, Copper T, Mala-N, emergency contraceptive pills (ECP), and condoms.
To ensure effective implementation in districts lacking dedicated family planning counselors, counselors from other programs will receive training to fulfill these roles.
