Andhra Pradesh Population Management Strategy: ₹25,000 Incentive for Second Child

Exam-focused facts from the 6 March 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister (CM) N. Chandrababu Naidu announced a proposed Population Management Strategy to address the state’s declining fertility rate.
The state government is considering a financial incentive of ₹25,000 for families at the time of delivery of a second or third child.
The proposed incentive will be part of a broader support package named Poshan–Shiksha–Suraksha.
The Poshan–Shiksha–Suraksha package aims to provide nutritional support, education assistance, and healthcare services to families and children.
The policy framework is designed to sustain the state's workforce, social stability, and economic growth by stabilising fertility levels.