| Abstract: | Over three decades and a half, the family planning program in India has caused depredations on its state of health services, particularly in the rural health services. The preoccupation with the implementation of birth control has corroded the vitals of the health service system, leaving the entire organization and management in shambles. It is noted that the family program has inflicted three major blows to the country. It repeatedly failed to yield the expected results; a huge quantity of resources was wasted in its implementation; and it dealt a devastating blow on the health service system of the country. Ultimate accountability for these failures and the consequent neglect of health services are put on the hands of those in the political arena. These include the minister in-charge, the cabinet, the National Council for Health and Family Planning, the National Development Council, the Planning Commission and finally, the Parliament. |
