The document discusses India's National Health Intervention Programme for Mother and Child. It notes that maternal and child health is an important indicator of a country's overall health situation. In India, women aged 15-44 and children under 15 make up a large portion of the population. India accounts for 20% of the world's child deaths, with nearly 1.6 million children dying before age five each year. The document outlines the most common causes of maternal death in India and discusses the objectives, components, and criteria of maternal and child health programs, which aim to reduce mortality and promote well-being.