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29 June 2026

Andhra Pradesh government's population policy

The topic addresses a significant shift in state-level population policy and demographic management, which is a core theme in GS1 population issues and GS2 government interventions.

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Notes

  • Andhra Pradesh government is promoting a shift in perspective regarding population growth, encouraging families to view children as 'wealth' rather than a 'burden'.
  • The state government is offering incentives to families to have two or more children to address the declining fertility rate.
  • The administration advocates for the revival of the joint family system to facilitate shared responsibility in child-rearing.
  • Emphasis is placed on the role of men and husbands in sharing child-rearing responsibilities, particularly in households where women are employed.
  • The state is conducting a pulse polio immunisation drive targeting approximately 49.2 lakh children under the age of five.
  • The government stresses the importance of adhering to the full schedule of government-provided vaccinations to ensure child health.

Questions

  1. Discuss the demographic challenges posed by a declining fertility rate in India and evaluate the role of state-led incentives in addressing population sustainability. 150 words
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  2. The transition from a joint family system to nuclear families has significant implications for social welfare and child development. Analyze how social policy can integrate traditional support structures with modern economic requirements to ensure better outcomes for the next generation. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. The pulse polio immunisation drive is aimed at children in which age group?

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