introduction of the programme is one way. Fertility, however, is influenced by several variables of which 'family planning programme' is only one. Consequently, under this indirect approach, it is difficult to isolate the impact of the programme on fertility and any conclusions drawn on the basis of such an analysis alone are in the nature of judgments.
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