Janani/DKT North India Delivery of Family Planning services to remote areas in North India through the use of Mobile Vans Avinash Chaudhary Program Officer Janani, India

Family Planning services through Mobile Van Janani is providing IUCD services through a fleet of 8 accredited Mobile Operatering Theatres in rural India. Improved accessibility to cost-effective and quality healthcare services in remote underserved areas addresses a major cause of poor uptake of FP services in Bihar. Commissioned as a pilot in one district to provide fixed day FP services at HSCs or APHCs; organized camps per month on a defined schedule & route plan. Improving the quality of family planning services at Government medical facilities in collaboration with Bihar State and local government.

Field operation Client motivation and demand generation through field health workers and Block Coordinators Communication activity done to increase and inform Van schedule. Networking with local Health workers and service providers Coordination at three levels with government from Block to District to state level for smooth functioning Coordination with Government and donors

Status and Expansion of FP Services through Mobile Van Current operational Area since November 2012 till date - 1 district covering 23 Blocks. Expansion to 7 more districts eventually covering 137 blocks. Contribution to CYPs through Mobile Van services 11,484. Provide a basket of choice & services through these Vans. Referral and counselling also provided for other services.

Innovation and the Way forward Sustain improved access to FP servcies at the community level by recruiting and training local health personal; Engage private providers through franchising; Advocate for change in population policy in the introduction of more choice in the basket of services; Scale up postpartum FP services, and Open more outlets in rural areas for the sale of contraceptives.

More choice... Makes for more Smiles..... Thanks