Parliamentarians from Europe meet RS deputy chairman

A delegation of parliamentarians from France, Italy, Denmark and Finland and representatives of some international social organisations today met Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman P J Kurien who briefed them about work being done for gender equality and women empowerment.
He also informed the delegation about the progress made by India in reducing maternal mortality rate and infant mortality rate, a Rajya Sabha release said.
The delegation included representatives of International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) and Action Plan Against Diarrhoea and Pneumonia (IAPPD).
Kurien also shared the initiatives taken by India for supporting girl child as well as improvement made in the area of reproductive health.

He also appreciated the contribution made by the European nations, the United Nations and NGOs in this regard.