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Articles on Government Policy

Draft Population Management Policy to Incentivise Parents Having Third Child

Context The Government of Andhra Pradesh has introduced a Draft Population Management Policy to address the declining fertility rate and prepare for future demographic challenges. About The policy aims to increase the Total Fertility Rate (TFR) from 1.5 to the replacement level of 2.1 by encouraging families to have a third child through financial and social incentives. The Total Fertility Rate (TFR) represents the average number of children a woman is expected to have during her lifetime.

6 Mar 2026

Success of National Health Mission (NHM)

The Union Health Minister recently chaired the ninth meeting of the Mission Steering Group (MSG) of the National Health Mission (NHM).

5 Mar 2025