Telangana - Apply for a Family Planning certificate

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply for a Family Planning certificate in India, the applicant has to approach the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare or Visit Government health centers and hospitals. link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant, after consulting with a doctor or a health worker for the process of applying for a family planning certificate.

   Note: They will also provide the applicant with information on different family planning methods and help the applicant choose the one that suits them best.

3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as per mentioned by the concerned officer.
8. After submitting the application form, the applicant will receive a confirmation message with a reference number.
9. After submitting the form, the applicant will be asked to choose a family planning method.
10. The applicant can choose from various options, including contraceptive pills, intrauterine devices (IUDs), condoms, and sterilization.
11. The applicant has to attend counseling and education on the benefits, risks, and side effects of the chosen method. Counseling and education will also cover how to use the method effectively.
12. The concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
13. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
14. Once the applicant has chosen the method of family planning and attended the council.
15. For further process, the applicant has to follow the instruction given by the officer.
16. Once all the process gets completed successfully, the concerned authority will issue a Family Planning certificate.
17. This entire process can be completed within 30-40 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Proof of age (Birth certificate, TC certificate)
• Medical certificate
• Marriage certificate
• ID proof (Aadhar card, Voter ID, Passport)
• Any other document requested by the concerned officer

Office Locations & Contacts

Department of Health, Medical and Family Welfare – Telangana
Address: Telangana Secretariat, BRKR Bhavan, 6th Floor, D-Block, Hyderabad. 500022
Phone: 04023455824
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 04023452945
Contact link

MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Address: Room No. 348; ‘A’ Wing, Nirman Bhavan, New Delhi-110011
Phone: 011-23063024, 011-23063513, 011-23061661
Fax: 011-23062358
Mail ID: [email protected] (For Letters on Policies, Issues, Suggestions and Grievances )
[email protected] (For seeking Appointments with HFM)
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Eligibility

• The applicant must have Indian citizenship.
• The applicant must be between the age of 18 to 60 years.
• The applicant should be married with legal documents.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as per mentioned by the concerned officer.

Validity

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 30-40 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Related Videos

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Last name
• Age
• Number of children
• Medical details
• Mail ID
• Phone number
• Husband name
• Contact number
• Aadhar number
• Other details
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• In India, a Family Planning certificate is a document that certifies that an individual or a couple has undergone a family planning procedure, such as sterilization or the use of contraceptives.
• The certificate is issued by the government to those who have voluntarily opted for family planning to limit or space their children.

Information which might help

• The primary goal of family planning is to improve the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities by enabling them to make informed decisions about reproduction.
• It can help to reduce maternal and infant mortality rates, preheat vent unintended pregnancies, reduce the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and promote gender equality.
• Family planning services are provided by healthcare providers, including doctors, nurses, and trained counselors, who offer counseling, education, and a range of contraceptive methods tailored to an individual's needs and preferences.
• These methods may include hormonal methods such as birth control pills or patches, barrier methods such as condoms or diaphragms, long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) such as intrauterine devices (IUDs) or implants, or sterilization procedures.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses for obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

• Family planning is recognized as a fundamental human right, and access to family planning services is considered essential for promoting reproductive health, gender equality, and sustainable development.