On Optimum strategy for setting targets in family planning.

PIP: A lineral programming model is used to determine the contraceptive mix necessary to achieve birthrate targets set forth in India's Fifth Plan, with cost the major componenet. To achieve the target within the budget of Rs. 5160 million more emphasis must be put on conventional contraceptives and IUDs. To achieve birthrates of 25/1000 by 1983-1984 as set forth in the Sixth Plan, 3 times as many sterilizations (to 4.5 million). 11 times as many IUD users (5.5 million) and 6 times as many users of conventional contraceptives (18.5 million) will be needed. Sterilizations will have greater long-term benefits.^ieng