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During India's National Emergency (1975-1977), over 10.7 million people were sterilised, exceeding government targets by 60%. The Justice Shah Commission, investigating Emergency excesses, revealed widespread complaints, including forced sterilisations and reMore than 1.07 crore people sterilised during Emergency: Govt
During India's National Emergency (1975-1977), over 10.7 million people were sterilised, exceeding government targets by 60%. The Justice Shah Commission, investigating Emergency excesses, revealed widespread complaints, including forced sterilisations and related deaths. States like Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh conducted the most sterilisations, driven by a focus on this single method and incentives/disincentives. Read more