Mumbai: This issue has become a topic of discussion in political circles after Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat expressed concern over India's declining fertility rate. Many leaders are expressing their opinion on this. Meanwhile, Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) leader Sanjay Raut has reacted to Mohan Bhagwat's statement.
What did Raut say?
Raut said that how much more increase in population does Mohan Bhagwat want? Raut said that the population of the country is already 150 crores and you talk about increasing it further. How much more population does the Sangh chief want? Raut said, do you have enough jobs, houses and means of subsistence for the existing population?
What did Mohan Bhagwat say?
Mohan Bhagwat had said that population control is discussed from time to time. Expressing concern over the decline in population growth, he had said that India's total fertility rate (TFR) should be at least three instead of the current 2.1. TFR refers to the average number of children a woman gives birth to.
Mohan Bhagwat, speaking at the 'Kathaale Kulsammelan' in Nagpur, also highlighted the important role of families and cautioned that according to population science, if the total fertility rate of a society goes below 2.1, it may be on the verge of extinction. . He said, “Population decline is a matter of serious concern. Demographic studies show that when a society's total fertility rate falls below 2.1, it is at risk of extinction. This decline does not necessarily have to be due to external threats; A society can gradually become extinct on its own.'' Bhagwat said, ''Many languages and cultures have already become extinct due to this issue. Therefore, it is necessary to maintain the fertility rate above 2.1.'' (Input: Language)
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