The inclusion of new contraceptive options advances women’s rights and autonomy, leading to a spike in modern contraceptive prevalence. The Indian government’s health, population and development programmes have shown steady progress over the years. Focusing on gender equality -centred growth, rights, and choices promises to help all achieve their aspirations. Gender equality can be ensured by making investments in a woman's life at every stage, from childbirth to adolescence to maturity. This World Population Day is an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to putting individual rights, particularly women's rights and well-being, at the centre of the population and development discourse.

Source: The Hindu July 11, 2023 06:14 UTC