Delve into the acclaimed ‘Kerala Model’ and its groundbreaking approach to family planning in India. This critical reconstruction examines the historical generation of widespread public consent for non-coercive birth control in Malayali society. Engaging with crucial feminist critiques, the book unravels how individuals were integrated into the discourse of family planning, offering a nuanced perspective on social development. Essential reading for scholars of Indian social history, gender studies, and public health policy seeking to understand a pivotal aspect of Kerala’s unique developmental journey and its implications for women’s agency.