The impact of the family planning (FP) programme over the years is showing varying impacts on fertility across regions and population groups in India.

The relationship between society and nature is an old one. It might be better to say that this relationship is ancient.

In these words, Ayurved, the ancient Indian medical science, describes "safe motherhood" Thus, "Motherhood is the basis of family life which, in turn, is the backbone of all the orders of society. Hence, family life remains protected if the woman is safe and protected."