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Ministry of Home Affairs
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Ministry of Health and Family Affair
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Ministry of Finance
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Ministry of Defence
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Detailed explanation-1: -Nadda, the Minister for Health and Family Welfare of the Government of India is the Vice Chair of the PPD Board of Directors. The two contraceptives Antara and Chhaya have been launched in the 10 states of Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Haryana, West Bengal, Odisha, Delhi and Goa.
Detailed explanation-2: -Antara is injectable contraceptive, effective for three months drug whereas Chayya is contraceptive pill, effective for one week.
Detailed explanation-3: -Chhaya is an oral contraceptive pill which does not contain any hormone. It is available in the market in some places as ‘Saheli’ tablet. It has been introduced in the public health system in the name of ‘Chhaya’ to benefit more women at no cost.
Detailed explanation-4: -Assertion (A) – Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) program evolved from the family planning program. Reason (R) – Its only aim is to foresee health of the children.
Detailed explanation-5: -Saheli is world’s first and only oral non steroidal contraceptive pill. ‘Saheli’ aka Centchroman (ormeloxifene 30mg) is the only non–steroidal pill with zero side effects available in the world.