c 4 Reproductive Health It is defined as the total well being in all aspects of reproduction. ● India as a country ensures reproductive health to all, and since 1951, successive governments have introduced a number of programmes to ensure this, e.g., family planning and RCH (Reproductive and Child Healthcare) programmes . ● The aim of these programmes is to create awareness among people about the various aspects of reproductive health. ● Several audio-visual aids and pamphlets have been developed by both governmental and non-governmental organisations. ● Awareness is being created among school children by introducing sex education in schools. ● It is essential to provide medical assistance to people with problems related to STDs, pregnancy, contraception and infertility, especially in villages. ● Amniocentesis (foetal sex determination based on chromosomal pattern) has been banned to check female foeticide. Population Explosion ● Improvement in the quality of life due to ...