MEDICAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES

FAMILY PLANNING.

The economic development attained by the country through the implementation of five year plans since Independence has been more, than off-set by the growth in population. As has been seen earlier, the population of the district is growing at a very fast rate. The population of the district increased at moderate rate during the successive decades but the rate of growth in the decade 1951-61 which is placed at 17.58 per cent ranks the highest. At this rate, the district population is likely to be double that of 1961, in the next 40 years.

In olden days when the people were generally guided by religious scriptures rather than liberal education, the birth of a child was considered to be a phenomenon beyond human control and was attributed to the heavenly power. Even discussions about sex were considered to be a taboo. With the spread of western education and strides made in the field of scientific research in respect of gynaecology and obstetrics, the people are convinced that the population can be effectively controlled with the aid of family planning devices. Tubectomy and Vasectomy operations are largely considered to be safe against population explosion. Other devices such as Dr. Lippy's loop and oral contraceptive tablets have been instrumental in checking the population without operations.

Up to 1963-64, 467 Sterilisation operations were performed in the district as against a fixed target of 1,857 for the district. Three orientation training camps were also organised during the year 1963-64.

The following statement gives the information about sterilisations performed in the district during 1961:-

There are nine family planning centres in the district. Of these six centres are located at Mul, Gadhchiroli, Brahmapuri, Sindewahi, Chamorshi and Aheri. During 1960, 216 Vasectomy operations were performed in the district.

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