Question : Centchroman

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether the procurement of Centchroman under the name Chaya (additional contraceptive) as mentioned in Mission Parivar Vikas Programme document has been secured by the Government;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND
FAMILY WELFARE
(SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL)
(a) & (b): Yes, Centchroman under the name of Chaya has been procured and supplied to the states.

( c): Does not arise.

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