Section 1(3) in The Integration of Medical and Health Services Scheme, 1970
(3)Family Planning.'Medical' deals with the curative side and both 'Public Health' and 'Family planning' service look after the preventive side. This compartmentalisation has its inherent drawbacks. On the basis of experience gained it has now been decided to integrate the administrative set up with a view to achieve complete integration of the Medical, Public Health and Family Planning Services to ensure better co-ordination of work at all levels. This will also be in accordance with the recommendations of the Health Survey and Planning Committee appointed by the Government of India. The integration of the administrative set up will be on the principles indicated below :
