Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has a road map to introduce the Progestin-only Pills (PoPs) this year;
(b) if so, the detail thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has a road map to introduce the Progestin-only Pills (PoPs) this year;
(b) if so, the detail 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, the Government has introduced the Progesterone only Pills (POP) on a pilot basis in one district each of six states of India viz Assam, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Telangana and Bihar.
(c): Does Not Arise.