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- The Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India has released a report recommending an end to state-led population control measures.
- The report highlights that India's total fertility rate has dropped to 1.9, below the replacement level of 2.1, suggesting that past fears of population explosions are outdated.
- It specifically advises halting cash incentives for sterilization in states with low fertility rates and warns against policies similar to China's former one-child policy.
What to watch next
- Potential government policy changes regarding family planning incentives
- Updates on fertility rates in states like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
- Implementation of recommendations to stop cash incentives for sterilization
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