No free diagnostic services for women with more than three children: Assam hospital
A government hospital in Assam has announced it will stop providing free diagnostic services to women who have more than three children. This policy aligns with the state's broader population control measures, which aim to incentivize smaller family sizes through restricted access to government benefits.
Why it matters
The policy reflects a controversial intersection of public health, population management, and social welfare, sparking debate over reproductive rights and government coercion.
A government hospital in western Assam’s Barpeta district has decided not to provide free diagnostic services from July 1 to any woman with more than three children or expecting her fourth baby.
The article reports on a government policy that prioritizes population control, which is often a point of contention between conservative and liberal viewpoints.
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