Current Affairs - State - Discussion

Andhra Pradesh reversed its longstanding two-child policy, citing concerns about a rapidly ageing population and declining fertility rate, which could have serious long-term economic and social consequences. The state's Total Fertility Rate (TFR) of 1.5 is below the replacement level of 2.1, raising concerns about a shrinking workforce and labour shortages. This demographic shift highlights the need for a new population policy to address future challenges and harness the potential of India's young population.