Research and Fact Finding

Fact-Finding on NRHM Facilities in Sikkim


From May 20th to 21st 2014 two health activists from Delhi and Gangtok travelled to a District Hospital (DH), a Primary Health Centre (PHC), Pakyong PHC and Sir Thodup Namgyal Memorial(S.T.N.M.) Hospital Gangtok to investigate the standards of care of National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) facilities in Sikkim. At the various ..... Read More

Fact-Finding on Family Planning in Tamil Nadu


India’s southern states are often lauded for their relatively low Maternal Mortality Rates (MMR), even sex ratios, and reducing fertility rate. Tamil Nadu, with a population of 62.1 million people, has an MMR of 97, a sex ratio of 995 to 1,000, and fertility rate of 1.7 children per ..... Read More

Fact-Finding Mission to Examine and Evaluate Compliance to National Rural Health Mission Guidelines


In June 2012 Human Rights Law Network (HRLN) conducted a fact-finding mission in Bihar, India to seek first-hand knowledge concerning the implementation of National Rural Health Mission’s (NRHM) guidelines for standards in public health care facilities. The fact-finding team consisted of two representatives from HRLN and was accompanied by ..... Read More

Fact-Finding in Kangra District, Himanchal Pradesh Family Planning Findings April 2012


After field activists reported disturbing trends in Himanchal Pradesh’s sex ratio, a fact-finding team travelled to Kangra District, Himanchal Pradesh to investigate the issue.  The team visited Primary Health Centres (PHCs), Community Health Centres (CHCs), and Hospitals to interview public health staff about maternal health care and sex ratio.  ..... Read More

Fact finding: Homeless cluster on the sides of Railway track at Pili Kothi, Pul Mithai in Old Delhi


HRLN team visited this homeless cluster Pili kothi, Pul Mithai which is situated in the narrow lanes of Khari Baoli, Asia's largest wholesale spice and grocery market in the crowded Old Delhi area. Local leader Subodh shared that there are approximately 380 homeless families and individuals living in the cluster ..... Read More