Health and Family Welfare Ministry has launched two new contraceptives, an injectable contraceptive MPA under the Antara programme and a contraceptive pill, Chhaya, in the public health system.<br/><br/>An official release said, the Antara injectable being effective for three months and the Chayya pill for one week. It said, the contraceptives are safe and highly effective and will help meet the changing needs of couples and help women plan and space their pregnancies.<br/><br/>The contraceptives are available for free in Medical Colleges and District Hospitals at present. The contraceptives have so far been launched in 10 states that includes Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Haryana, West Bengal, Odisha, Delhi and Goa.<br/><br/>In addition, Mission Parivar Vikas, has also been launched by the Ministry. The Ministry said, Mission Parivar Vikas, a central family planning initiative will bring down the total fertility rate to 2.1 by the year 2025. The mission is being implemented in 146 high focus districts with the highest total fertility rates in the country.