Family planning is a crucial aspect of reproductive health that involves helping individuals and couples make informed decisions about when and how many children to have. It encompasses various methods of contraception, education and counseling on reproductive health, and access to reproductive health services. Family planning aims to empower individuals to control their fertility, improve maternal and child health outcomes, and promote gender equality. It is a key component of comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services and plays a vital role in achieving sustainable development goals related to population growth, poverty reduction, and women's empowerment.