'At Least Three Children': RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Urges Indian Families To Counter Population Decline
Date
12/1/2024 8:19:01 PM
(MENAFN- Live Mint) RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat expressed concern over the decline in population growth, stating that India's total fertility rate (TFR) should be at least 3, which is significantly higher than the replacement rate of 2.1 per cent.
Speaking at the 'Kathale Kul (clan) Sammelan' in Nagpur, Bhagwat emphasized the importance of families and cautioned that, according to population science, if a society's fertility rate falls below 2.1, it could face the risk of extinction, PTI reported.
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“A declining population is a serious concern. Demographic studies suggest that when a society's total fertility rate falls below 2.1, it risks facing extinction. This decline does not necessarily require external threats; a society can gradually fade away on its own,” Bhagwat said.
“Many languages and cultures have already disappeared due to this issue. Thus, it is essential to maintain a fertility rate above 2.1," Bhagwat said. He emphasized that "kutumb" (family) is an integral part of society, and every family serves as a vital building bloc.
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“Our country's population policy, formulated either in 1998 or 2002, clearly says that the total fertility rate should not be below 2.1. Now when we say 2.1, it is not feasible to have children in fraction. So when we say 2.1, this means it should be more, at least three. The (population) science says so,” Bhagwat said.
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