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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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Tamil Nadu could incentivise couples for more children over falling fertility rate: Health Minister Arunraj

Chennai, Expressing concern over Tamil Nadu's declining TFR, Health Minister K G Arunraj on Sunday indicated the state government could consider incentivising couples to have more children to address the challenges of an ageing population.

Addressing the mid-year workshop of the Obstetrics and Gynaecological Society of South India, Arunraj said the state's Total Fertility Rate had fallen below 1.4, well below the replacement level of 2.1.

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