Hum do, hamare 1.9: What India’s falling fertility rates reveal
India's Total Fertility Rate has dropped to 1.9, falling below the replacement level of 2.1. This demographic shift reflects broader societal changes, including increased education and career opportunities for women.
Why it matters
Falling fertility rates signal a major demographic transition that will impact India's future economic growth, labor force, and social structure.
Hum do, hamare 1.9: What India’s falling fertility rates reveal | India News - The Times of India
The article presents demographic data and sociological analysis without taking a political stance on population policy.
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