by AIP Online Bureau | May 18, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News, Policy
The country’s total fertility rate (TFR), the average number of children per woman, declined to 2 in the 2019/21 government assessment period, down from 3.4 in 1992/93, due to increasing use of contraceptives and rising education among females. A rate of 2.1 is...
by AIP Online Bureau | Apr 17, 2025 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News, Pension & Social Security
“Southern states in particular, where fertility rates have fallen well below replacement levels, face problematic increases in dependency ratios and ageing populations in the longer run,” Finance Commission Chairman Arvind Panagariya Vijayawada: Southern...
by AIP Online Bureau | Feb 19, 2025 | Eco/Invest/Demography, International News, Non-Life, Pension & Social Security, Reinsurance, Risk Management
Jad Ariss, managing director of the Geneva Association, said: “The longevity revolution is one of the defining challenges – and opportunities – of our time. Insurers are uniquely positioned to help people navigate longer lives. This will require bold innovation and...
by AIP Online Bureau | Dec 10, 2024 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Health, Indian News, Policy
Anupriya Patel,Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Patel said this is aligned with the National Population Policy 2000 and the National Health Policy 2017 (TFR of 2.1) New Delhi: India...
by AIP Online Bureau | Mar 26, 2024 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Features, Policy
According to the Lancet report, India’s total fertility rate has witnessed a sharp decline over the decades, plummeting from nearly 6.2 in 1950 to just under 2 in 2021. Projections indicate a further decrease to 1.29 by 2050 and a concerning 1.04 by 2100. This...
