Question : BILL FOR TWO CHILDREN NORM



(a) whether the Government propose to introduce a Bill for two children norm family;

(b) if so, the time by which the said bill is likely to be introduced; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefore?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (PROF. RITA VERMA)

(a) & (b) There is no proposal to introduce legislation to adopt two child norm.

(c) The Family Welfare program in India is voluntary in nature, which enables a couple to decide about size of their family and adopt the family planning methods, best suited to them, according to their choice, without any compulsion.