Rs 25k for having 2nd child to IVF subsidies, Naidu's policy pitch to tackle AP's dipping fertility rate In a bid to boost the state's declining fertility rate, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has announced a slew of incentives, including a whopping Rs 25,000 grant for couples who have a second child. The government is also planning to offer subsidies on IVF treatments and provide financial assistance to families with multiple children. The move comes as the state's fertility rate continues to dip alarmingly. According to data from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS), Andhra Pradesh has one of the lowest total fertility rates (TFRs) in the country, with an average of 1.7 children per woman. The TFR is a key indicator of a population's fertility rate. The state government hopes that the new policy will incentivize couples to have more children and thereby increase the state's population growth rate. "We want to create a situation where people feel encouraged to have two or three children," said an official from the Chief Minister's Office. To achieve this, the government plans to offer a range of benefits, including a cash grant of Rs 25,000 for couples who have a second child. The amount will be given as a one-time payment to help families cover expenses related to raising their child. Additionally, the state government is planning to provide subsidies on IVF treatments, which are expensive and often out of reach for many couples. The government is also considering providing financial assistance to families with multiple children. This could include benefits such as increased ration cards or additional housing subsidies. "We want to make sure that families who have more than one child get the support they need," said another official from the Chi...#Andhra_Pradesh #YS_Jagan_Mohan_Reddy #National_Family_Health_Survey #Telugu_Desam_Party #YSR_Congress_Party
