Data | Are coercive steps needed to control population while passive methods work?
The Hindu
Uttar Pradesh's fertility rate has reduced from 3.9 to 3 between 2006-08 and 2016-18
With , there are wide discussions on whether coercive measures help control fertility rate. The move comes at a time when fertility levels are reducing across States. Data show that passive methods like better delivery of contraceptives and education of women bring down fertility levels. Moreover, in a country with a higher preference for a male child, the move could lead to more abortions. The graph depicts the TFR in 2006-08 and 201618 TFR is the number of live births divided by the female population in the 15-49 age group. TFR decreased across all States, except Kerala. In general, 2.1 is considered the replacement rate (the rate at which women give birth to enough babies to sustain population levels). Andhra Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh include Telangana and Uttarakhand, respectively.
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