<prompt> Eligible couple meansA couple having 2 living childrenA couple having given bih to 2 children, irrespective of their survival statusA couple with wife aged 15-45 yrsA couple who is ready for sterilization  <response>: The eligible couple are currently married couple wherein the wife is in the reproductive age i.e. 5 -49 yr. of age Dont confuse with target couple: Eligible couples who have 2 - 3 living children Ref : Park 23rd edition Pgno : 492-493 