Latest Population Management Policy News & Updates

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Offers Cash Incentives for Third and Fourth Child

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Amaravati, May 16 (IANS) In a move to boost population growth in Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday announced a cash incentive of Rs 30,000 for third child and Rs 40,000 for the fourth child. He said that the money would be given to parents immediately after the birth of the child.The Chief Minister made the announcement while addressing a public meeting in Narasannapeta in Srikakulam district, held as part of ‘Swachhandhra-Swarnandhra’ programme.”There was a time wh…

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Naidu Aims for Comprehensive Welfare Programs

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Vijayawada, March 19 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said on Thursday that the objective of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP)-led coalition government is to provide financial, social, and health security to every single individual in the state. Addressing Ugadi celebrations here, the Chief Minister added that the state government over the last 21 months launched several schemes to achieve the objective.Listing out the welfare schemes, Chief Minister Naidu said that through t…

Andhra Pradesh Offers Rs 25,000 Incentive for Third Child to Maintain Demographic Balance

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Amaravati, March 5 (IANS) The government of Andhra Pradesh has proposed an incentive of Rs 25,000 to couples having third child to help maintain demographic balance.Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday announced this while unveiling draft population management policy in the state Assembly, proposing various measures to address declining birth rate. The government also proposes to give Rs 1,000 per month as nutrition assistance to third child for five years and free education till 18 y…

Andhra Pradesh CM Defends Polavaram-Nallamala Sagar Link Project

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Amaravati, Feb 13 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said on Friday that Telangana’s objection to the Polavaram-Nallamala Sagar Link Project is unjustified. Speaking in the Assembly session during the discussion on the motion thanking the Governor’s address, he said every year, 3,500 TMC of Godavari floodwaters go waste into the sea. The state government is planning to divert 200 TMC to Nallamala Sagar.As Telugu states, both should utilise water judiciously. Obstructing …