Conference to promote family planning policies

The State Council approved the establishment of an interministerial joint conference on advancing family planning policies, according to a circular released on Friday.

The conference should guide enforcement of major policies and tasks, coordinate, research and ensure full implementation of national family planning measures and conduct supervision and examinations.

It will be led by the National Health Commission and consist of 26 departments, including the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Education and the China Family Planning Association.

Vice-Premier Sun Chunlan will serve as the convener for the joint conference, and an office will be set up at the National Health Commission to carry out the work.