Draft Population Management Policy to Incentivise Parents Having Third Child The Andhra Pradesh government has drafted a population management policy that aims to incentivise parents to have a third child. The policy, which is expected to be rolled out in the coming weeks, seeks to address the state's declining population growth rate. According to official statistics, Andhra Pradesh's population growth rate has been steadily declining over the past few years. In 2020-21, the state's population grew by just 1.2%, compared to 1.5% in the previous year and 1.8% in 2019-20. The government believes that the decline in population growth is a major concern, particularly given the need for a larger workforce to drive economic growth. To address this issue, the state has decided to incentivise parents who have a third child by offering them various benefits, including cash assistance and additional childcare facilities. Under the policy, families with three or more children will be eligible for an additional Rs 20,000 per year as part of the government's existing 'Chief Minister's Child Protection Scheme'. This scheme provides financial assistance to families with two or more children to help them cover education expenses. In addition to cash assistance, the government has also decided to provide additional childcare facilities to families with three or more children. These facilities will include daycare centers and creches that will cater specifically to the needs of working mothers who have multiple children. The policy is expected to be rolled out in the coming weeks after a final review by the state cabinet. The government hopes that the incentives offered under the policy will encourage more fami...#Andhra_Pradesh #Chief_Ministers_Child_Protection_Scheme #population_management_policy #cash_assistance #childcare_facilities #daycare_centers #creches
