India’s fertility rate falls below replacement level, SC rethinks 2-child norm

Supreme Court called for a fresh review of two-child policies amid India's declining fertility rate.
India's Total Fertility Rate fell to 1.9 in 2024, from 3.02 in 2003.
Court highlighted concerns that declining birth rates could accelerate population ageing and shrink the future workforce.
It questioned whether existing 2-child restrictions remain relevant amid changing demographic trends.

Get 100 stories a day on the app Read, watch & listen · Free on iOS & Android

Newer