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India's declining fertility rate sparks calls for larger families

India's total fertility rate has fallen to 2.0, nearing the replacement level, prompting some political allies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to advocate for larger families. These calls are supported by Hindu groups and regional parties, with the southern state of Andhra Pradesh proposing cash incentives for women who have a third or fourth child. This push aims to counter concerns about an aging population and potential economic strain due to declining birth rates, despite UN projections indicating continued population growth for several decades. AI

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India's declining fertility rate sparks calls for larger families

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    India has 1.42 billion people – but some Modi allies want bigger families

    India may be the world’s most populous country, with 1.42 billion people and challenges like high youth unemployment, but powerful allies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi are championing larger families to counter a declining fertility rate. Even though the United Nations projects…