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100			_aMishra, Rahul and Mishra, Sujit Kumar _956935
245			_aWhy is family planning women centric in south Indian states?
260			_aEconomic & Political Weekly
300			_a60(35), Aug 30, 2025: p.26-29
520			_a Contraception plays a crucial role in reproductive health and population control, with methods available for both men and women. However, in south Indian states, family planning is predominantly women-centric, with heavy reliance on female sterilisation and minimal male participation. This article is based on the National Family Health Survey-5 2019–21. The findings suggest that gender disparity stems from sociocultural factors, policy focus, and historical trends that place the responsibility for contraception largely on women. – Reproduced https://www.epw.in/journal/2025/35/commentary/why-family-planning-women-centric-south-indian.html
773			_aEconomic & Political Weekly
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