Experience in a resettlement colony in a suburban area of Delhi is presented. The main problems accrued from the abrupt transplantation of large group of families from different localities to a undeveloped area. These included the task of building new houses and finding occupation, especially for women who could not leave their children and travel long distances to their previous places of work. The latter had an adverse impact on infant care and feeding, resulting in earlier discontinuation of breast feeding. The salient features of the services rendered have been described. Evaluation of these services at the end of a year showed a statistically significant improvement in the immunisation status and in the acceptance of family planning.