NationalMonday, 9 March 2026·The Hindu
Andhra Pradesh announces ₹25,000 incentive for second and third child from 1 April 2026 to raise fertility rate
Andhra Pradesh announced a population policy with ₹25,000 delivery incentive for the second and third child from 1 April 2026.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In March 2026, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced a population policy in the state assembly, with a ₹25,000 cash incentive at delivery for the second and third child, effective from 1 April 2026.
Key specifics
- Announcement made in the Andhra Pradesh Assembly in March 2026.
- Policy effective date: 1 April 2026.
- Cash incentive: ₹25,000 at delivery for the second and third child.
- Third child support: ₹1,000 per month for 5 years.
- Demographic reference: TFR fell from 3.0 in 1993 to 1.5 currently.
Exam lens
Social policy and demography question, March 2026, N. Chandrababu Naidu, ₹25,000, 1 April 2026, TFR 1.5 — TNPSC may ask the incentive amount and the fertility-rate context.