Sexual and reproductive health data need to be accurate to form effective basis for policy | The Indian Express

Sexual and reproductive health data need to be accurate to form effective basis for policy | The Indian Express

Written by Balram Bhargava |Updated: September 26, 2019 10:58:52 am

The writer is director-general, Indian Council of Medical Reseach.

Sexual and reproductive health data need to be accurate to form effective basis for policy

India has a vast repository of health and demographic data. But such a repository can also be confusing.

There is a need to highlight the importance of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), which are fundamental for family planning and the overall well-being of individuals.

On World Contraception Day, there is a need to talk about the reproductive health practices and rights of people in India. It is commendable that the government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been vocal about the need for a small and healthy family to contribute to India’s socioeconomic growth in the long term.