Andhra Pradesh Announces Incentives for Women Having Third Child, Sparking Controversy
Hyderabad:In a surprising move, Andhra Pradesh’s Member of Parliament (MP) Kalisti Apala Naidu has announced that women who give birth to a third child will receive an incentive of ₹50,000. If the child is a son, the woman will also be awarded a cow, as part of the government’s efforts to encourage population growth.
This announcement, made by the MP during an event marking International Women’s Day, has quickly gone viral on social media. Members and supporters of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) have been sharing the news widely, praising the initiative as a “revolutionary” step to address the concerns of a declining population in southern India.
This initiative comes after Andhra Pradesh’s Chief Minister, N. Chandrababu Naidu, expressed concern about the state’s declining population during a recent visit to New Delhi. While he had previously supported family planning, Naidu has now reversed his stance, advocating for an increase in the birth rate to tackle the challenges posed by an aging population.
Naidu’s new position has generated significant debate, with critics questioning the feasibility and ethics of incentivizing higher birth rates. Supporters, however, argue that the move could help reverse demographic challenges and ensure sustainable development for the state.
The announcement has raised eyebrows and sparked discussions about family planning policies and their impact on society. The incentives for women having more children are now under scrutiny as the state navigates its demographic concerns.
