The Performance of Non-Governmental Organizations in Family Planning and MCH in Maharashtra State

This paper presents the findings of an evaluation study of three projects on family planning and health undertaken by three non-governmental Organisations (NGOs) in Maharashtra State, namely the National Integrated Medical Association at Malegaon in Nashik district, the Centre of Matru Mandir at Oni in Ratnagiri district and the Yusuf Meherally Centre at Tara in Raigad district. The study identifies various factors which determine the performance of a particular NGO and highlights how voluntary organizations, in general, can play a useful role for the promotion of family welfare and maternal and child health programmes in India.