CPI(M) opposes population incentive policy of A.P. government
The CPI(M) has criticized the Andhra Pradesh government's population incentive policy, claiming it could exacerbate poverty and inequality. The party opposes financial incentives for larger families without addressing existing social issues such as unemployment and healthcare. They argue that improving public services and job security should take precedence over encouraging population growth.
- ▪CPI(M) opposes the Andhra Pradesh government's proposed population incentive policy.
- ▪The party argues that encouraging larger families without improving living standards will deepen poverty and inequality.
- ▪CPI(M) leader V. Srinivasa Rao highlighted serious gaps in maternal and child healthcare in the state.
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The CPI(M) has criticised the Andhra Pradesh government’s proposed population incentive policy, alleging that encouraging larger families without improving the living standards would push the society deeper into poverty and inequality.Addressing the media here on Wednesday, CPI(M) State secretary V. Srinivasa Rao opposed Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu’s recent announcement offering ₹30,000 for the third child and ₹40,000 for the fourth.The CPI(M) leader asked whether families struggling with unemployment, rising living costs, poor healthcare, malnutrition and job insecurity were in a position to raise large families responsibly.Quoting from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5, 2019-21), he said Andhra Pradesh’s Infant Mortality Rate remained at 30 deaths per 1,000 live births,…
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