EAC-PM Paper Highlights India's Below-Replacement Fertility and Family Planning Challenges
A recent Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) working paper highlights India's fertility rate has fallen below the replacement level of 2.1, with several states experiencing rates comparable to developed countries. Despite this demographic shift, family planning policies still emphasize sterilisation incentives, particularly in states like Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, where sterilisation rates are high. The paper warns that India should reconsider population control measures, learning from China’s challenges in reversing low fertility trends, and focus on maintaining access to contraception and reproductive healthcare.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (48–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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economictimes broke this story on 19 Sept, 10:15 am. Other outlets followed.