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Which scheme was started by the government to reduce the size of families?

Comprehensive family planning programme was started in 1952 to reduce the family size and to increase the welfare of the people. It is for providing responsible parenting guidance, increase the rate of vaccination and increase the marriageable age of girls. The National Policy for Population introduced in 2000 also complements the efforts.


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