UP govt giving condoms, bindis in 'shagun' to newlyweds
The Uttar Pradesh government has started distributing 'shagun' to all newlyweds as part of an effort to promote family planning. The gift includes a marriage registration form, condoms, contraceptive pills, bindis and a home pregnancy testing kit. An official said, "This shagun... is aimed at raising awareness about the need of adopting... methods of family planning by young couples."