Produce children scheme': Asaduddin Owaisi takes a dig at Mohan Bhagwat's statement, know the truth of TFR
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat expressed concern over the decline in population growth and suggested increasing the TFR to 3. On this, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi sarcastically asked whether financial incentives will be given to those who have more children. Owaisi pointed out the declining TFR on religious basis, with the decline being the highest in the Muslim community.
INDC Network : New Delhi : ' Oulad Jahla Karo Scheme': Asaduddin Owaisi's sarcasm on Mohan Bhagwat's statement, know the truth of TFR
Controversy over Mohan Bhagwat's statement
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat recently expressed concern over population growth. He said that India's Total Fertility Rate (TFR) should be increased from the current 2.1 to at least 3. After his statement, a debate has started in political circles.
| Statement of Mohan Bhagwat | Suggestion of TFR | current status |
|---|---|---|
| Need to increase TFR in India | 3.0 | Current Rate 2.1 |
Owaisi's short answer
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi took a dig at Mohan Bhagwat's statement and asked, "Will those who have more children be paid?" Owaisi suggested that a scheme like Bhagwat's "Aulad Jadho Karo Scheme" should be introduced, in which financial incentives are given according to the number of children. Referring to Ladli Bahna Yojana, he said that Bhagwat should also make such a plan.
| Owaisi's statement | Scrutiny of the proposed scheme |
|---|---|
| Will you give a reward for having children? | 1500 per child |
| Mention of Ladli Bahna Yojana | Advice on bringing a plan |
Owaisi's factual statement on TFR
Owaisi said that the TFR rate has decreased in all communities. He also added that the TFR has fallen the most in the Muslim community. Owaisi sarcastically said, "I have 6 children, Narendra Modi has 6 brothers, and Amit Shah also has 6 brothers."
| Religion based TFR rate | rate drop |
|---|---|
| Muslim community | the most |
| other communities | Steady decline |
What is TFR?
Total Fertility Rate (TFR) refers to the average number of children born to a woman in her lifetime. The TFR rate in India is 2.1, which is considered ideal for population stability.
| TFR | meaning |
|---|---|
| Total fertility rate | Average number of children born to a woman |
| Current Rate of India | 2.1 |
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