A Draft National Policy for Women was framed by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
Some Important Features of the Policy
Maternal and prenatal mortality remains a priority area, focusing on a coordinated referral transport system for safe deliveries and emergency obstetric care to be made available in difficult, remote and isolated areas.
“A gender transformative health strategy” is mooted which will change the family planning norms in India. The policy recommends behavioral change from Women sterilization to Men sterilization for birth control.
It focuses on ensuring nutrition to women of all ages, especially above 60.
