WPD underscores the importance of voluntary family planning: Union Minister

New Delhi, Jul 11, 2026 : Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda today said that World Population Day underscores the importance of voluntary family planning, informed choices, and healthy families as the foundation of inclusive and sustainable development.

In a social media post, Mr Nadda said that the theme, Healthy Timing and Spacing of Pregnancies for the Well-being of Mother and Child and Planned Parenthood, and the campaign slogan, ‘When children are spaced correctly, families become healthier and happier’ (Jab bachcho me ho sahi antral, parivaar bane swasth aur khushhaal), reinforces the need to improve maternal and child health through informed reproductive choices and quality family planning services.

He also urged everyone to reaffirm their commitment to ensuring quality healthcare, empowering informed choices, and building a healthier, stronger, and more prosperous India.

Every year, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare observes the World Population Day campaign to promote Healthy Timing and Spacing of Pregnancies for the well-being of mother and child and to prevent unintended pregnancies.

The campaign provides the opportunity to intensify outreach, strengthen service delivery, and promote informed reproductive choices through focused interventions tailored to local needs.