Sri Vijaya Puram, Nov. 24: Vasectomy Fortnight comes at an opportune moment in the history of Family Planning in India, as the country has achieved replacement-level fertility and now needs to focus on increasing male participation in family planning. This year's slogan is ‘Aaj Hi Shuruat Kare – Pati Patni Milkar Pariwar Niyojan Ki Baat Kare’ (Start Today – Husband and Wife Together Discuss Family Planning). The fortnight is being observed by the Directorate of Health Services, A&N Administration, in association with the Union Territory Health Mission, A&N Islands, along with the rest of the country from 21st November and will continue upto 4th December, 2024.