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Hrishikesh RajendraAIR 61· 2419

Question 7GS2GS2

Unsafe abortion are a critical issue affecting the (reproductive) and (maternal) health of women in India. Identify the reasons behind the same and suggest remedial measures as well. (Answer in 150 words)

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Introduction

In India, abortions are governed by Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act (MRTP) act.

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MTP Act allows abortion upto 20 weeks 9 pregnancy and families with consultation with more doctors.

However, there are many unsafe abortion due to:-

1Stigma in society about pregnancy outside marriage
2Confusion about whether law covers incest, women (only OBG/YN are allowed)
3Poverty prevents urban rural disparity access to formal healthcare (50% doctors & 60% of hospital are in urban areas / 1 doctor per 1611 outpatients (WHO recommends 1:1000))

Impact:

1. Increased maternal death among young women

2. Psychological and physical trauma

3. Difficulty during marriage

4. May lead to infertility due to damage caused to reproductive system.

Remedial measure:

1. Amici relation and Legistigation of abortion

2. Sex education in schools curriculum

3. Greater public awareness about reproductive right (@:MTP Act

4. Inclusion of Abortion in good. schemes (@: Ayushman Bharat for quarter outreach

Voluntary or involuntary loss of reproductive rights generally annihilate moment dignity since is protected under Article 4.

Impact:

1. Increased maternal death among young women

2. Psychological and physical trauma

3. Difficulty during marriage

4. May lead to infertility due to damage caused to reproductive system.

Remedial measure:

1. Amici relation and Legistigation of abortion

2. Sex education in schools curriculum

3. Greater public awareness about reproductive right (@:MTP Act

4. Inclusion of Abortion in good. schemes (@: Ayushman Bharat for quarter outreach

Box education in school curriculum

1. Sex education

2. Greater public awareness about reproductive rights (@:MTP Act

3. Inclusion of Abortion in good. schemes (@: Ayushman Bharat for quarter outreach

Voluntary or involuntary loss of reproductive rights generally annihilate moment dignity since is protected under Article 4.

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Hrishikesh Rajendra

AIR 612419

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections - Performance, Mechanisms, Laws and Institutions

Women's Health and Reproductive Rights

Unsafe Abortion

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