The policy promises promotions, increments, concessions in housing schemes and other perks to government employees who adhere to population control norms and have two or fewer children. The population policy will also focus on efforts to increase the accessibility of contraceptive measures and provide a proper system for safe abortion. The government plans to set up a State population fund to implement the measures. The draft Bill also asks the State government to introduce population control as a compulsory subject in all secondary schools. It cites a strain on resources due to the growing population for bringing in a population control policy.

Source: The Hindu July 11, 2021 15:00 UTC