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

Illustration: Saahil

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

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