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Childbirth Incentive Scheme
March 9 , 2026
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- The Andhra Pradesh government announced a ₹25,000 financial incentive for couples having a second or third child.
- The scheme aims to increase the Total Fertility Rate (TFR) in the state.
- The TFR of Andhra Pradesh is about 1.5, which is below the replacement level of 2.1.
- Under the scheme, ₹25,000 will be given to couples at the time of delivery for the second or third child.
- The policy aims to address declining birth rates and an increasing ageing population in the state.
- The government is also considering changes in rules related to the two-child norm in local body elections.
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