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Haryana Becomes 1st To Launch Injectable Contraceptive

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A unique Project named by Salamati has been launched by the Haryana Govt for the first time ever in order to maintain a healthy balance between the births of children by using injectable contraceptive.

Haryana Becomes 1st To Launch Injectable Contraceptive

Highlights:

  • The objective is to check high mother and infant mortality rate
  • It is being implemented by the State Government with the assistance of Pathfinder International.
  • As a Pilot project, only nine health centres are being covered
  • This measure has been taken by the Govt to ensure another alternative for family planning.
  • This contraceptive will be available at all primary health centres Community Health Centres, Sub Divisional and district hospitals free of cost.
  • The state has an outlay of Rs 3,916.94 crore has been earmarked for health and family welfare in the year 2016-17.

Haryana

  • Chief Minister: Manohar Lal Khattar
  • Governor: Kaptan Singh Solanki
  • Capital: Chandigarh
  • Ruling Political Party: NDA