As women rethink whether, when and how many children to have, they are also increasingly making informed and independent choices about motherhood, finds the Outlook–Toluna Survey on motherhood
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Abhishek Sharma is a Deputy News Editor at Outlook India covering government policies and development stories with a strong human angle. He focuses on the intersection of policy and people, highlighting how administrative decisions impact rural communities and underserved regions. Through his reporting, he brings attention to the challenges and opportunities shaping India’s grassroots communities. He can be reached at abhishek.sharma@outlookindia.com
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