Nagpur (Maharashtra): While on one hand there is discussion from time to time about population control, on the other hand, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat expressed concern over the decline in population growth and said that India's Total Fertility Rate (TFR) should be at least 2.1 instead of the current 2.1. There should be at least three. TFR refers to the average number of children a woman gives birth to. AIMIM chief Owaisi's reaction has also come to light on this statement of Mohan Bhagwat.
threatened with extinction
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.
Importance of every family in the formation of society
He said that Kutumb (family) is an integral part of the society and every family has importance in the formation of the society. The RSS chief said, “Our country's population policy, which was formulated around 1998 or 2002, says that the population growth rate should not be below 2.1. It should be at least three. (Population) Science says so.'' According to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) data released in 2021, India's TFR has declined from 2.2 to 2, while contraceptive use rate has increased from 54 percent to 67 percent. . The total fertility rate of 2.1 is considered the replacement rate, which is an important factor in population growth.
Mohan Bhagwat said that the reason behind so many conflicts going on in the world today is ego, fundamentalism and selfishness. He said that the component of society is not the individual, the component of society is the family, how to live in the society, how to behave, that person has to learn from the family.
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