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2026 05 18 modi allies push for bigger families despite indias 14 billion population
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AI-generatedThe article discusses policy advocacy for larger families in India due to declining fertility rates. No direct commercial mechanism, commodity price impact, or supply chain effect is identified. The event is a demographic/political development without immediate business or market implications.
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- India's population reached 1.4 billion in 2026.
- Total fertility rate (TFR) declined to 2, below replacement level of 2.1.
- Andhra Pradesh offers cash incentives for third and fourth children.
- Unemployment rate for ages 15+ was 3.1% in 2025.
- RSS prioritizes promoting larger families citing demographic imbalances.
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