Loading metrics Open Access Peer-reviewed Research Article Vinod Joseph. K. J. , Arupendra Mozumdar , Hemkhothang Lhungdim , Rajib Acharya Vinod Joseph. K. J., Arupendra Mozumdar, Hemkhothang Lhungdim, Rajib Acharya Published: November 2, 2020 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0241499 Figures Abstract Female sterilization is the most popular contraceptive method among Indian couples, and the public sector is the major source of sterilization services in the country.