Planned parenthood is essential for achieving healthy outcomes in maternal and child health, said Union Health Minister JP Nadda on World Population Day on Friday.

World Population Day is observed every year on July 11. This year’s theme is "Healthy Timing and Spacing of Pregnancy for the Health and Well-being of Mother and Child.

"World Population Day serves as a platform to raise awareness about family planning and renew our commitment to addressing population-related challenges," Nadda said in a post on social media platform X.