Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat called on the people to reproduce more than two or three children, citing that Total Fertility Rate (TFR) should not be less than 2.1.

Individual RSS members, front organisations of the Sangh, and bodies associated with the RSS have repeatedly flagged concerns over the allegedly declining numbers of Hindus in the country.

Referring to India’s population policy, which was established around 1998 or 2002, he highlighted that it stipulates the population growth rate should not fall below 2.1. He further emphasised that a growth rate of at least 3 is necessary for societal survival,

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat highlights the importance of family and a population growth rate above 2.1 for societal survival, citing Loksankhya Shastra.

Organiser too has echoed the concern about how lower birth rates may place western and southern states at a “disadvantage” during delimitation.

Mohan Bhagwat explained that the population policy of India, formulated around 1998-2002, set a target to keep the population growth rate above 2.1.

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Sunday (December 1, 2024) that it is important for couples to have more than two children to ensure the survival of society. His statement came days after Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu proposed a law to incentivise families with more children.

Chief Mohan Bhagwat Sunday expressed concern over the decline in India’s population growth rate. Addressing a private event in Nagpur, Bhagwat said, “In 1998 or 2002, our population policy was drafted which said the population growth rate should not fall below 2.

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat urged Indian families to have at least three children, citing demographic science. His remarks, linking population stability to survival, drew sharp criticism from opposition parties amid ongoing debates on population policies.

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