Fretting Over Fertility: Why More Couples Are Anxious About Having Children

Data from the government’s Sample Registration System, Statistical Report, 2024, shows falling fertility rates and high infant mortality, both worrying for policymakers

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Research: Mrinalini Dhyani | Infographics: Anupam Sai Bollaboina | Illustration: Saahil

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