Abstract
India has one of the earliest histories of family planning and contraceptive use among the developing regions of the world. The Family Planning Association in India was formed as early as 1949, just after independence in 1947. The nationwide family planning programme was launched in 1952 in the immediate aftermath of the First Five Year Plan in 1951. In spite of sustained and prolonged efforts, contraceptive coverage remains low and unmet needs remain high in the country. Contraceptive use in the country is highly women-centric and has also traditionally targeted women due to existing patriarchal norms, gender inequality, and female stereotyping in unions and reproduction.
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