Why Andhra is offering families up to Rs40,000 to have more children, CM Naidu explains
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced a new policy to encourage families to have more children by offering financial incentives. Families will receive ₹30,000 for a third child and ₹40,000 for a fourth child as part of the government's strategy to address declining fertility rates. The initiative aims to prevent potential demographic challenges similar to those faced by countries with ageing populations.
- ▪The Total Fertility Rate in Andhra Pradesh has dropped from 3.0 in 1993 to 1.5 currently.
- ▪Around 670,000 births were recorded in the state in 2023, with projections indicating that 23% of the population could be elderly by 2047.
- ▪The proposed policy includes financial support, free education up to 18 years, and extended parental leave for families having more than two children.
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Why Andhra is offering families up to ₹40,000 to have more children, CM Naidu explainsN Chandrababu Naidu said the govt is focusing on what he described as “population care”, amid concerns over falling fertility rates and an ageing population.Updated on: May 17, 2026 11:08 AM ISTEdited by Priyanshu PriyaShare viaCopy link Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday announced enhanced financial incentives for families having more than two children. Under the scheme, families will receive ₹30,000 for the birth of a third child and ₹40,000 for a fourth child.Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu says government to offer incentives for third and fourth child births (ANI)Addressing a public gathering in Tamrapalli village of Srikakulam district, Naidu said the…
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