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India’s fertility rate now below required level to maintain stable population, says govt report

India’s fertility rate now below required level to maintain stable population, says govt report

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India’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR) has fallen below the replacement threshold for the first time, according to the Sample Registration System Statistical Report 2024, published by the office of the registrar general and census commissioner under the Union ministry of home affairs. People throng a market place in Mumbai, India. Today, India has a population of 1.45 billion. (AP/File Photo) This means that the total fertility rate, which measures the average number of children a woman is expected to have during her lifetime, is now below the level required to maintain a stable population over time. Is India’s population declining? India had a population of 360 million in 1950, when the average woman gave birth to six children. Today, the country has a population of 1.45 billion. It overtook China in 2023 to become the world’s most populous nation and has continued to grow since then. However, India’s total fertility rate has declined, according to the government report. Notably, the national TFR has moved below the replacement benchmark of 2.1. But what is the replacement …

Andhra promises cash incentives for third, fourth child: CM Naidu says population is ageing

Andhra promises cash incentives for third, fourth child: CM Naidu says population is ageing

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Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday announced incentives of ₹30,000 for the birth of a third child and ₹40,000 for a fourth, as part of efforts to reverse the state’s declining population trend. Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu’s latest announcement follows an earlier proposal to provide a ₹25,000 incentive for the birth of a second child. (ANI File Photo) Although he had once advocated population control measures, the CM said the time had now come for society to work together to increase the birth rate. “I have made a new decision. We will provide ₹30,000 immediately after the birth of a third child and ₹40,000 for a fourth child. Isn’t this the right decision?” Naidu said to public cheers on the sidelines of a cleanliness drive programme. Addressing the public meeting at Narsannapeta in Srikakulam district, Naidu said the government had taken the decision and would announce further details within a month. Naidu’s latest announcement follows an earlier proposal to provide a ₹25,000 incentive for the birth of a second child. …

Muslim population in India may match that of Indonesia after Census: Kiren Rijiju

Muslim population in India may match that of Indonesia after Census: Kiren Rijiju

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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju during a National Seminar on ‘Parsis in Modern India: Navigating Cultural and Socio-Economic Pathways’ at Yashwantrao Chavan Centre, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, on May 9, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday (May 9, 2026) said that the Muslim population in India is likely to be nearly the same as that of Indonesia after the Census. “The Muslim population in the country is likely to be nearly on par with Indonesia’s population. Once the Census (data) is out, it will be the likely outcome,” the Union Minister for Minority Affairs told reporters after a programme in Mumbai. As the last Census was conducted in 2011 and the decennial exercise could not be conducted in 2021, the population would have grown, he said. “Whatever the numbers of whichever (community) are, all are Indians,” Mr. Rijiju added. Highlighting concerns over the declining population of the Parsi community, he stated that their numbers stand at around 52,000 to 55,000 in the country. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju (centre), BJP leader George Kurien …

Muslim population in India may match Indonesia after Census, says Kiren Rijiju

Muslim population in India may match Indonesia after Census, says Kiren Rijiju

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Union minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday said that the Muslim population in India is likely to be nearly the same as that of Indonesia after the Census. Kiren Rijiju said that the Muslim population in India is likely to be nearly the same as that of Indonesia soon. (PTI) “The Muslim population in the country is likely to be nearly on par with Indonesia’s population. Once the Census (data) is out, it will be the likely outcome,” the Union minister for minority affairs told reporters after a programme here. As the last Census was conducted in 2011 and the decennial exercise could not be conducted in 2021, the population would have grown, he said. “Whatever the numbers of whichever (community) are, all are Indians,” Rijiju added. Highlighting concerns over the declining population of the Parsi community, he stated that their numbers stand at around 52,000 to 55,000 in the country. The Parsis are the smallest minority community in India and the government is working to protect them and ensure their numbers do not shrink further, …

Demographic imbalance in India needs more attention than population control: RSS chief

Demographic imbalance in India needs more attention than population control: RSS chief

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Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat said demographic imbalance in India needs more urgent attention than population control. Responding to a query from a member of the audience after his talk on ‘Social Harmony as a Catalyst of National Development’ as part of JSS Mahavidyapeetha’s Golden Jubilee lecture series, at Suttur Mutt in Mysuru, on May 7, Mr. Bhagwat said India is today a nation of ‘young fellows’, who will become ‘old fellows’ in the next 30 years. “We have to think about feeding them. How many hands will be required (to feed them)?” Taking these factors into consideration, including the condition of women and their health, a policy should be prescribed. “We recommend that the government should think of the next 100 years,” he said. Referring to India’s National Population Policy of aiming to stabilising population growth by achieving a Total Fertility Rate (TFR) or replacement level fertility of 2.1, Mr. Bhagwat claimed the present TFR of 2.1 is ‘nothing but 3’, and emphasised the need for the government to create awareness of …

Skill drive to boost economy, stabilise population in Andhra Pradesh

Skill drive to boost economy, stabilise population in Andhra Pradesh

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Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav | Photo Credit: File photo The State government is planning a comprehensive skill development programme to enhance people’s productive capacity and ensure economic stability, which is crucial for stabilising population growth, said Minister for Health, Medical Education and Family Welfare Satya Kumar Yadav. In a press statement on Monday (April 20), the Minister said the government recognises that, alongside health, financial stability is essential to achieve population stabilisation. Skill development has therefore been identified as one of the five key pillars to achieve this objective. Published – April 20, 2026 06:44 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Five White-rumped vultures released in Assam to revive population

Five White-rumped vultures released in Assam to revive population

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In a significant breakthrough for wildlife conservation in India, five captive-bred White-rumped vultures were released into the wild in Assam on Thursday. The release of these birds marks a historic first for the state and the Northeast region. As per the official statement, the release was carried out by M K Yadav, Special Secretary, Forests and Environment, Assam, in the presence of key conservationists and officials, including Vinay Gupta, Chris Bowden, Kishor Rithe, and Sachin Ranade. The carefully coordinated release of the White-rumped Vulture took place at Nalapara under the Rani Range in Kamrup East Division.  As per the official statement, the officials used a pulley system to remotely open the aviary gate from a hide located about 100 metres away, ensuring minimal disturbance to the birds. Cameras installed at the site captured the vultures’ movements post-release. First-ever release of captive-bred vultures from VCBC This marks the first-ever release of captive-bred vultures from the Vulture Conservation Breeding Centre (VCBC) at Rani, which was established in 2007. The centre currently houses 194 vultures, including 138 White-rumped …

States With Highest And Lowest Non-Vegetarian Population

States With Highest And Lowest Non-Vegetarian Population

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Nagaland leads the nation in non-vegetarian consumption, with nearly 100% of its population including meat in their diet. Three states with a lower share of non-vegetarians are Rajasthan (50%), Himachal Pradesh (47%), and Punjab (38%). The share of non-vegetarians in India has risen steadily over time, increasing among both men and women. Men continue to consume more non-veg than women, with the gap remaining consistent. There is a clear rich-poor gap in non-veg consumption, with poorer groups eating more meat than the rich, especially among women. Very few Indians consume meat daily, with most eating it only occasionally, while fish and eggs are consumed slightly more frequently than chicken or meat. The TOI data, “meat” includes eggs, fish and chicken, the survey covers ages 15–49, and wealth groups are based on the NFHS wealth index. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Odisha’s saltwater crocodile population rises to 1,858

Odisha’s saltwater crocodile population rises to 1,858

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A crocodile is seen on the banks of Brahmani river inside the Bhitarkanika national park in Odisha. File. | Photo Credit: Biswaranajan Rout Odisha’s estuarine crocodile population has increased by 32, reaching 1,858, after State Forest and Environment Department introduced a pilot drone-based survey this year. The annual estimation of saltwater crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus) was conducted from January 8 to 10, 2026, across river systems in and around Bhitarkanika National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, Gahirmatha Wildlife Sanctuary, the Mahanadi deltaic area, and the Devi river mouth area.  Odisha has India’s largest population of saltwater crocodile in natural habitat. According to the office of the Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (Wildlife), a total of 1858 crocodiles were counted, comprising 531 hatchlings (28.58%), 442 yearlings (23.79%), 365 juveniles (19.64%), 167 sub-adults (8.99%) and 353 adults (19%). “Out of the total crocodiles counted, a maximum of 1,424 (76.64%) were spotted in Kanika Wildlife Range, which includes forest blocks and rivers starting from Khola to Bhitarkanika-Pathasala confluence,” the department said. “As many as 292 (15.72%) crocodiles were recorded in …

Endangered deer population rises in Valley

Endangered deer population rises in Valley

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Published on: Dec 31, 2025 05:12 am IST The Hangul deer population in Jammu and Kashmir has risen to 323, up from 289 in 2023, due to successful conservation efforts. Srinagar: The population of the Jammu and Kashmir’s royal stag, also known as Hangul, a critically endangered species of red deer endemic to the Kashmir Valley, has logged a significant growth, officials and conservationists said. Endangered deer population rises in Valley According to the latest census which was conducted in March 2025, the animal’s number has increased to 323 from 289 in 2023, they said. Hangul once ruled the Valley but has become a critically endangered species with sightings mostly reported in Srinagar’s Dachigam National Park along with a few connecting pockets in south Kashmir like Tral Wildlife Sanctuary. Wildlife officials say that the stabilisation and increase in population is the result of conservation efforts aimed to protect the animal in Dachigam and improvement in the situation in the Valley for the past two decades. The census data was shared in the 6th meeting of …