Andhra Pradesh Plans Population Care Policy with Five-Pillar Strategy

Andhra Pradesh Plans Population Care Policy with Five-Pillar Strategy

Andhra Pradesh Plans Population Care Policy with Five-Pillar Strategy Andhra Pradesh Shifts from Population Control to Population Care Strategy The Andhra Pradesh government is preparing to implement a comprehensive population management policy to address future demographic challenges such as declining fertility rates and a rising elderly population. The proposed policy focuses on a five-pillar strategy aimed at strengthening maternity support, empowering women, improving elderly welfare, enhancing skill development and expanding digital health systems. Officials stated that the state is gradually shifting its approach from traditional population control measures to a broader population care model that focuses on sustainable demographic balance and social wellbeing. Declining Fertility Rate Raises Concerns According to demographic data, Andhra Pradesh has witnessed a steady decline in its Total Fertility Rate (TFR) over the past three decades. The TFR dropped from 3.0 in 1992 to 2.2 i…