Draft National Policy for Women, 2016

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.
• “Innovative transportation models” is ....