Draft Population Management Policy to incentivise parents having third child
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Why in news
Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu introduced a Draft Population Management Policy to raise the state's Total Fertility Rate (TFR) from 1.5 to 2.1 by 2047.
Background
The policy proposes a ₹25,000 incentive for families having a third child. It aims to increase the state's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) by 15% and is currently open for public consultation.
Facts for Prelims
- FactTarget TFR for Andhra Pradesh: 2.1 by 2047
- FactCurrent TFR for Andhra Pradesh: 1.5
- FactProposed incentive for third child: ₹25,000
For Mains
Q. Discuss the demographic implications of state-led population management policies and their potential impact on regional economic growth.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Demographic transition: Balancing population growth with sustainable economic expansion
- Fiscal feasibility: Long-term sustainability of direct cash incentives for family planning
- Policy autonomy: State-level demographic interventions vs national population goals
Keywords: Total Fertility Rate · Demographic Dividend · Population Management · Fiscal Incentives · GSDP Growth
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